Recovering from an ankle sprain is an important way to prevent lingering weakness and instability in the ligaments. To enhance your ankle’s range of motion after a sprain, the ABC’s exercise has proved effective. While seated, trace the alphabet with your...
An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ankle ligament gets overly stretched. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that bind and support the bones and other structures that make up the ankle. In more severe ankle sprains, the ligament(s) tear—either partially or...
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, with a preponderance of cases in those aged 45 to 65 years old. This condition involves chronic pain on the bottom of the heel where the plantar fascia, the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from...
Heel pain can be difficult to deal with, especially if you do not know what the underlying cause is. If you ignore your heel pain, the pain can magnify and potentially develop into a chronic condition. Depending on the location of your heel pain, you have developed a...
Athlete’s foot, medically known as tinea pedis, is a common fungal infection that primarily affects the feet. This condition is caused by various dermatophyte fungi that thrive in warm, damp environments like communal showers, swimming pools, and locker rooms....