3 Common Causes of Heel Pain & How it is Treated
Heel pain is one of the most common complaints of patients with foot and ankle disorders — but what causes heel pain, exactly?
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Painful Knee Caps: What Causes Them?
Article featured on The Noyes Knee Institute Pain in the knee caps (patella) is caused by several factors, ranging from old age and overuse to injury and infection. A strenuous activity during the day can cause mild discomfort around the knee, which heals with rest and sleep. Knee cap pain can also be persistent and […]
What are Wrist, Hand or Elbow Dislocations?
Article featured on Mercy Health What are hand, wrist or elbow dislocations? Hand dislocations occur when one of the eight carpal bones (bones located at the base of the hand) fall out of the joint to cause a hand dislocation. The capitate (largest bone in the hand) or lunate bones are the bones that most frequently […]
How to Find Relief from Stiff Joints
Article featured on Healthline With age, stiff joints become a reality for many people. Years of use can take a toll on joints, muscles, and bones, but there are steps you can take to find relief. Why does joint stiffness occur? Many people experience stiff joints just after waking up. Lying down for several hours […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis occurs when the tendon that connects the back of your leg to your heel becomes swollen and painful near the bottom of the foot.
What to Know About Muscle Strains
Muscle strain occurs when a muscle becomes overstretched or works too hard. Here’s how they occur and what to do to relive the pain.
Common Dance Injuries and Prevention Tips
Whether you are a dancer, the parent of a dancer or a dance teacher, you should be aware of the most common dance injuries and learn how to avoid them.
Joints Most Commonly Affected by Arthritis
Arthritis is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes joint inflammation and it can also be painful and sometimes debilitating.
What is Chronic Ankle Instability?
Article featured on Foot Health Facts What Is Chronic Ankle Instability? Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by a recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This condition often develops after repeated ankle sprains. Usually, the giving way occurs while walking or doing other activities, but it can also happen […]
Causes of Arch Pain
Arch pain, also known by the medical term plantar pain, refers to pain in the arch at the bottom of the foot. This pain can present as a result of various causes, usually following activities that involve significant stress to the arch of the foot.