Category: Leg and Foot Conditions
Diabetic foot is a chronic and dreaded complication of diabetes mellitus. It occurs secondary to peripheral neuropathy in diabetes or peripheral artery disease. It results in foot infection and ulcers.When peripheral neuropathy occurs, it leads to loss of sensation in the foot. As a result, any micro-trauma can lead to cuts and soreness as the … Continue reading 9 Facts About Diabetic Foot
The foot is a complex weight-bearing structure. It is composed of 26 bones and many muscles. Several ligaments support the foot. Foot pain is quite prevalent and is experienced by many. It can result from various causes. Some of the most common causes of foot pain are- 1. Injuries to the foot include- Fracture of … Continue reading 12 Causes Of Foot Pain
The Cuboid bone is on the lateral side of the foot. Along with the calcaneum(heel bone), it significantly helps with foot mobility. In Cuboid syndrome, the cuboid bone shifts from its original position or is out of alignment. It leads to pain on the lateral side of the foot and difficulty in standing and walking.Cuboid … Continue reading 8 Facts About Cuboid Syndrome
The Hamstring muscle that runs on the back of your thigh helps in knee bending and works closely with the glute muscles to extend the hip. Tight Hamstrings can result from a variety of reasons, ranging from lack of physical activity, genetically or naturally short hams, overworked hamstrings, weak core muscles, weak glutes, weak hamstrings … Continue reading 3 Things You Should Know About Tight Hamstrings
Lateral foot pain is the pain on the outer side of your foot. It can be acute or chronic and may be accompanied by swelling, tenderness, instability, and difficulty with walking. It can primarily result from the following causative factors- Ankle Sprain or injury to the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle is the most … Continue reading 10 Causes Of Lateral Foot Pain
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 Ankle joint is formed by the two bones of the lower leg and the foot. Fractures and sprains are common causes of ankle pain caused by injury. But many times, ankle pain results from non-traumatic causes. Osteoarthritis -Osteoarthritis of the ankle joint results from degeneration of the cartilage, which leads to pain, stiffness, and … Continue reading 7 Causes Of Sudden Ankle Pain Without Injury
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
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