Category Archives: Foot and Ankle Pain

Tendinitis

Tendinitis is inflammation of a tendon. This inflammatory problem typically stems from overuse or repetitive actions. Many  regions of the body are prone to tendinitis. Some of the most commonly affected tendons are the Achilles tendon, rotator  cuff tendons, biceps tendon, and patellar tendon. A thorough evaluation will take place on the first visit to…
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Plantar Fascitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition causing heel pain. Supporting the arch, the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the ball of the foot, can become inflamed or can tear. You experience pain when you put weight on your foot—particularly when taking your first steps in the morning. The pain can…
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Ligament Injuries

Ligaments connect one bone to another within a joint and help to provide stability and flexibility. There  are ligaments helping to support every joint in the body. Injury to each one has slightly different symptoms  and treatment. It is possible to damage more than one ligament in the same incident, particularly in the knee.  Injuries…
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