Everyone has experienced the sensation of numbness when an appendage “falls asleep”. There is numbness, tingling, and sometimes pain. But what happens when hands or feet never wake up? Chronic…
Though muscle strain is one of the most common athletic injuries, it can happen to anyone at any time. A calf strain can cause pain and prevent you from running,…
Though it is the toughest tendon in the human body, the Achilles tendon is widely regarded as one of man’s greatest vulnerabilities. This tendon provides an insurmountable amount of function…
Broken or fractured ankles are amongst some of the most common injuries people accrue throughout their lives. Typically, if an ankle is fractured, tearing of ligaments and soft tissue occurs.…
Because an ankle sprain is such a common injury, many individuals simply ice it and limp around until they feel ready to resume their favorite hobbies. According to a study…
The ankles are a delicate mix of some of the smallest, most intricate pockets of cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle, and bone within the human body. Though these tissues are minor…
Anatomy of Deltoid Ligament The deltoid ligament is a set of tough, fibrous tissues that extend out from the medial malleolus of the lower leg and join it the smaller…
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a disorder involving the connective tissue known as the plantar fascia – a long supportive band that runs across the arch of the…
Athletes who play contact sports, especially on harder surfaces such as turf, are prone to many injuries as the body is constantly under some form of stress during activity. A…