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…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenDecember 9, 2019
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 the ankles are small…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenNovember 4, 2019
The deltoid ligament is a set of tough, fibrous tissues that extend out from the medial malleolus of the lower leg and join the smaller bones within the foot. This…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 24, 2019
Maybe you came down too hard when you jumped to catch a ball. Perhaps you stepped into a hole and twisted your foot. If so then you might be one…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 23, 2019
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 foot. Over time, this…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 22, 2019
Athletes who play contact sports, especially on harder surfaces such as turf, are prone to many injuries as the body is constantly under stress. A common injury for this type…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 21, 2019
Ankle and foot pain can be debilitating, or at the very least it can interrupt daily activities. These parts of the body are used in many things, from driving to…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 20, 2019
Each of our joints is supported by a vast network of soft tissues. One of the most important of these is the tendons. Tendons serve the function of attaching muscle…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenOctober 19, 2019
The flexor hallucis longus is one of a group of deep muscles in the lower leg and foot. This particular muscle is prone to injury and degeneration due to its…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenAugust 22, 2019
Ankle impingement is a mild medical condition in which the soft tissues or bones in the ankle are compressed and cause an individual to experience pain. Repetitive compression of the…
Dr. Matthew HC OttenAugust 22, 2019
