The Achilles is prone to injury because of the high amount of tension that is placed upon the tendon.
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If you're experiencing pain on top of your foot, it could be due to one of these three conditions. Learn more about them and how to treat them here.
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What's the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopedic surgeon? Surgeons treat the entire patient from head to toe, vs podiatrists, who only treat feet.
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A fractured ankle can range from a simple break in one bone (which may not stop you from walking) to several fractures, which forces your ankle out of place and may require that you abstain from putting weight on it for a few months.
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These 4 sprained ankle symptoms are indicative of the injury.
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For athletes, foot injuries are always a possibility. Here are 5 of the most common foot injuries.
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We see all sorts of injuries in the clinic during ski season. Team Elton whipped up this info-graphic that will give you an idea of what the most common skiing injuries are.
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Wearing ill-fitting shoes may cause or contribute to some of the most common foot problems.
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The more severe it becomes, the more problems you'll be dealing with. At some point, you may even have to have it surgically repaired.
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How long does a sprained ankle take to heal? The level of severity of your sprained ankle will determine your recovery time.
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If you are looking for info on "plantar fac", this article will help you by answering common questions about the condition we call plantar fasciitis.
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A bunion is a "bony bump at the base of the big toe". Bunions can be painful and downright bothersome. They can hamper your ability to enjoy your favorite activities in a big way.
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Last time we talked about how to ease bunion pain. Here's an infographic for you to share on the topic.
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A bunion is a "bony bump at the base of the big toe". Bunions can be painful and downright bothersome. They can hamper your ability to enjoy your favorite activities.
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Running often takes the blame for knee pain. But it may not be running itself that is causing knee and ankle pain. It may be the way you are running.
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The myth of Achilles the Greek warrior sheds light on the true nature of the achilles tendon. Many great athletes have fallen due to injuries to this part of the body.
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If you're an athlete and you've sustained an ankle sprain, this infographic will help you estimate your recovery time.
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Today we're going to focus on The Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implant, a synthetic implant which combines a soft, plastic-like substance with saline to create a durable implant to replace damaged cartilage in an injured big toe.
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While injuries to the knees and ankles are certainly something we see quite a bit in hikers, the feet are most often the site of minor, annoying problems that will cause your hike to be infinitely less enjoyable.
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It stands to reason that if you have a choice to base your foot and ankle surgery and recovery in a place like Vail, you should do it! Here are 4 reasons why we recommend Vail for anybody who needs to have surgery and/or rehab on their feet and ankles.
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