There are a few bones in your body that are not connected to other bones. Instead, they are connected only to tendons. These bones are called sesamoids and there are two in each foot. They are very small, pea-sized, and are located under the foot near the big toe. The sesamoids in the foot help […]
Category: Sports Injuries
You Can Prevent Foot and Ankle Injuries
Did you know that, with an average of 7,500 steps each day, our feet and ankles will walk over 100,000 miles in our lifetime? That’s an incredible 4 times around the world! Our feet and ankles work hard for us and are often neglected. Avoiding injury to feet and ankles is extremely important. Keep reading […]
Turf Toe Can Be Very Painful for Athletes
It may be a funny name but the pain and inconvenience of turf toe are anything but funny. This injury occurs when the ligaments around the big toe are sprained when pushing off during sports like football, soccer, basketball, wrestling and gymnastics. Often the cleats or athletic shoes will stick to artificial turf or even […]
Lower Calf, Ankle or Heel Pain? You May Have Achilles Tendinitis
If you have pain along the back of your calf near your ankle or in your heel, especially after exercise, or stiffness and swelling especially first thing in the morning, you may have Achilles tendinitis. The Achilles tendon connects your lower calf muscles to the heel bone. This tissue may become damaged with overuse or […]