Pain after a calcaneal fracture is common, with many potential sites and causes for continued pain. In any one patient, there may be more than one cause of pain. Continued severe pain may be due to a ...

I have been suffering with Achilles bursitis and tendonitis for 8 months. I have seen 6 doctors and following your advice, I did not let up until I had an answer as to why it wasn’t getting better!

Background Limited evidence exists regarding calcaneal bone mineral density (cBMD) and lower extremity overuse bone injury (LEOBI). Objective Determine if there is an association between LEOBI (stress ...

This week we are going to discuss bone spurs or osteophytes of the foot and ankle. Many patients present to physical therapy with a diagnosis of bone spurs in the foot and ankle, particularly in the ...

Background There is limited evidence describing the relationship between calcaneal bone mineral density (cBMD) and activity level or lower extremity overuse bone injury (LEOBI). Objective The purposes ...

The plantar aponeurosis, also known as the plantar fascia, is a strong layer of white fibrous tissue located beneath the skin on the sole of the foot. Towards the front of the foot, at the ...