Considering its size, the foot has an astonishing 28 bones, 38 muscles, 25 joint complexes and 214 ligaments to its structure, making it a highly complex body part...
Ankle sprains
These may be sustained when a person suddenly twists or turns on the ankle...
As they occur so commonly, ankle sprains are often not considered to be important injuries...
The most common ankle sprain is that of the lateral complex...
In some cases, the injured ligaments become effectively 'longer'...
It is important therefore that a physiotherapist is consulted following an ankle sprain...
Achilles Tendinopathy / Ruptures
Though the Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body...
Achilles tendinopathies are extremely common in sport...
Tendinopathies have a habit of feeling easier after warming into activity...
Management of tendinopathies must be linked appropriately...
When an Achilles tendon ruptures, there really is no mistaking it...
Plantarfasciitis
This condition relates to pain and inflammation felt from the under-surface of the foot...
Pain is reported from the sole of the foot on weight-bearing...
Many factors can contribute to developing plantarfasciitis...
Management of this very disabling condition involves co-management between both physiotherapy and podiatry...
Metatarsalgia
This is pain arising from the forefoot...
This problem often involves a podiatry assessment...
