Foot and ankle

Foot and ankle is a complex structure responsible for taking on the full load of the body, stabilizing the lower limbs, active control of motions, constant biofeedback for balance, and impact absorption. The continuous load and motion of the structure make it more vulnerable to injuries.
Symptoms often experienced are pain locally to one or more of the joints in the ankle or sharp or dull aching pain in or around the joint. Associated symptoms are swelling, clicking, clunking, tingling, numbness and pins and needles.

Ankle Sprain

Inversion/Eversion sprain, a very common sport injury. Patients usually know exactly when and how they injury happened. Pattern of pain and stiffness along the ankle depending on the mechanism of injury. Usually followed by swelling and bruising, pain when weight-bearing. R.I.C.E.. Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevate. The preferred protocol for mild sprain injuries.

Plantar fasciitis, Pain in your heel

“I know it’s going to hurt taking the first step out of bed every morning…” gets better after the feet warms up.

Inflammation of the thick band of the ligament at the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia shortens and contracts, results in chronic tension at the tendon insertion at the heel bone, leading to further inflammation, degenerations, and calcifications.

Common causes include:

  • Being on your feet for a long time
  • Overweight, putting extra strain on the heels
  • Inadequate warm-up before exercise and training
  • Stiffness and lack of mobility at the ankle
  • Tight surrounding musculature, the Achilles tendon and calf muscles

Shin Splints

Usually refers to most exercise-induced lower leg pain. Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone (tibia). Repetitive trauma from varies sports damage the soft tissues surrounding the tibia, causing pain along the inside of your lower leg.

Ice and rest should usually resolve this problem. However, if the pain returns every time you resume training, it might be more than just overtraining.

Other factors should be considered:

  • Improper training techniques
  • Lack of flexibility
  • Faulty biomechanics
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Trigger point
  • Anatomical abnormality (joints dysfunction, flat foot)