The ankle joint works as a hinge between your lower leg bones and foot, enabling upward and downward movements of the foot as well as a slight degree of rotation. This limited range of movement is supported by the ligaments around the joint that help to keep the bones in place and provide balance.
If your Achilles tendon hurts when you move, then you may be suffering from an Achilles tendon infection. This is also known as Achilles tendinitis, caused by inflammation in the tendon due to its wear and tear.
Those occasional twinges of pain you feel while walking, climbing stairs or picking up a heavy load are pointing you towards something serious that you are probably not paying attention to.
The hip joint is one of the most imperative joints in the human body. The muscles in the hip allow us to make movements such as walking, kicking, running, standing and jumping.
Wear and tear in the hip is the most common cause of pain in the hip. This type of wear and tear in the hip is an escalating disorder, meaning it starts slowly and gets worse with time.
As one of the common problems, knee pain occurs in any bony structure that consists of the knee joints (fibula, femur, tibia), the ligaments, the kneecap and cartilage. It is normally caused by intense physical activities, obesity, damages to the surrounding muscles or various foot injuries.
Patellar tendonitis, also known as \"Jumper\'s Knee\", is a common injury or inflammation that occurs at the patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone).
Patellar tendonitis can be experienced by anyone, but is particularly common amongst athletes that jump regularly.
Most of us strive to be fit and healthy, especially when the new year rolls around. We’re always concerned when we gain a few kilos causing us to eat healthier and amp up our exercise routine.
Contrary to its low-impact nature, golf is usually referred to as a major cause of various leg, or particularly knee, injuries. Whether it’s the overuse or poor mechanics, golf-related injuries are common in every player.
Patella is an important part of the body that is present at the bottom of thigh bone (femur). When the kneecap loses its normal alignment as a result of the strike or an injury, it leads to a serious problem called patella dislocation.
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