Category: Leg and Foot Conditions
1.) Metatarsalgia is a condition affecting the metatarsals of the foot. Metatarsals are the bones in the foot, which connect the toes to the rest of the foot. Metatarsalgia affects the head of the metatarsals, called the ball of the foot, which becomes inflamed and painful. The ball of the feet has a significant role … Continue reading 8 Facts About Metatarsalgia
The knee joint is a complex and weight-bearing joint that helps you stand and walk around. A painful knee can interfere with mobility and affect the activities of daily living. Pain in the back of the knee can stem up from a large variety of causes, depending on the structure involved. Hamstring Strain or hamstring … Continue reading 11 Causes Of Pain In The Back Of Knee
IT Band or Iliotibial Band is a thick fascia or connective tissue that runs on the outer aspect of the thigh. It is also known as the IT tract or Maissiat's Band. It plays a pivotal role in movements of the hip and lateral stabilization of the hip. IT band gets involved in two conditions-External … Continue reading 4 Stretches For IT Band
The knee joint is a weight-bearing joint and is prone to wear and tear with aging. This wear and tear results in knee pain, which is very prevalent. The cartilage surrounding the joint surfaces deteriorates as we grow old or due to repetitive stress, trauma, or injury to the knee joint. Being overweight or obese … Continue reading 8 Tips For Healthy Knees
Runner's Knee is also known as Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS). It is commoner in females because of the broader pelvis. Runner's knee causes pain under or around the front of the kneecap. Pain occurs when running, kneeling, squatting, and climbing or descending stairs. The clicking sound of the kneecap is heard with knee movement. Risk … Continue reading 9 Exercises For Runner’s Knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee is very prevalent. Pain and stiffness associated with it impact activities of daily living. The 12 exercises described in this article will help you with joint stabilization, improved knee range of motion, muscle strength and decreased pain.
Patellar Tendonitis is an inflammation of the Patellar tendon. Patella is the medical term for the kneecap, and the patellar tendon is a tendon of the quadriceps muscle, which connects the knee cap to the shin bone and helps in knee extension. Patellar tendonitis is also known as "Jumper's knee" as it is common in … Continue reading 8 Exercises For Patellar Tendonitis
Shin Splints refers to pain on the front part of the lower leg, along the inner border of the shinbone. Pain gets worse during or after exercise and improves with rest. It is an overuse injury common in runners, dancers, basketball players, and gymnasts. Shin splints often occur after sudden changes in the frequency, duration, … Continue reading Shin Splints Exercises
Swelling in the feet and ankles arises due to the accumulation of fluid and is known as Peripheral edema. It may involve the lower leg also. It can be unilateral or bilateral. It can be painless or with pain. There are several causes of peripheral edema, some of which are normal or others may be … Continue reading 10 Causes of Feet and Ankle Swelling
The Plantar Fascia is a broad, thick band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot connecting the heel to the base of the toes. The plantar fascia is designed to absorb high stresses and strains. But sometimes too much pressure damages the tissue and causes heel pain. Plantar Fasciitis is an … Continue reading Managing Plantar Fasciitis Pain
