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My Child Has Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis) — What Should I Do?

Sever’s disease, more accurately called calcaneal apophysitis, is a common cause of heel pain in active, growing kids. It’s not a disease, but rather irritation of the heel’s growth plate. While painful, it’s usually temporary and improves with the r

I have Turf Toe, what should I do?

Turf toe is an injury that occurs at the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the big toe. It happens when the toe is forced into a hyper-extended position, causing strain on the ligaments or capsule on the underside of the big toe. The injury is

I have Shin splints, what should I do?

Shin splints is a term that is often used to describe a form of pain on the inside or the posterior medial aspect of your shin bone or your tibia. In truth, the term shin splints is not used as much anymore, specifically because we've changed the ter

I have Hammer Toes, what should I do?

Hammer toes are an abnormal bend in the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIP joint) of the toe, which causes the toe to be unnaturally bent at that joint. This can lead to pain in the joint, discomfort, and stiffness. The main causes of hammer toes ar

I have Bunions, what should I do?

A bunion is a deviation of the big toe from the bone in the forefoot, causing the toe to move towards the midline of the foot or away from the midline of the body. It is not necessarily a bony growth, but rather a deviation of the phalanges in one di

I have Ankle Impingement, what should I do?

Ankle impingement is a blockage or pinching sensation that occurs at the front or back of the ankle. This happens when something is blocking the ankle from moving forward during ankle dorsiflexion. Ankle impingement can be caused by various factors,

I have Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendinitis, what should I do?

Achilles Tendinopathy/Tendinitis is a condition that affects the Achilles tendon, which is the largest and thickest tendon in the human body. It is characterized by pain and discomfort in the Achilles area and can be classified into two types: insert

I have Mortons Neuroma, what should I do?

What is Morton’s Neuroma?. Morton’s neuroma is a thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes, most commonly between the 3rd and 4th toes. This can cause sharp or burning pain in the ball of the foot, tingling, or a feeling l

I have Flat Feet, what should I do?

What are Flat Feet?. Flat feet occur when the arches of the feet collapse or don’t develop properly, causing the entire sole to make contact with the ground. This can sometimes lead to pain in the feet, ankles, knees, or even hips and lower back, as

Ankle sprain, what should I do?

What is an Ankle Sprain?. An ankle sprain occurs when one or more ligaments around the ankle are stretched or torn, usually due to rolling, twisting, or turning the ankle awkwardly. It can cause pain, swelling, bruising, and reduced range of motion.

I have Hallux Limitus/ Rigidus, what should I do?

What is Hallux Limitus / Rigidus?. Hallux limitus refers to limited motion in the big toe joint (first MTP joint), while hallux rigidus is when the joint becomes stiff or almost immobile. This can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty pushing off whil

I have Patella Tendinopathy/ Knee Pain, what should I do?

What is Patella Tendinopathy / Knee Pain?. Patella tendinopathy, often called “jumper’s knee,” is irritation or degeneration of the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. It usually causes pain just below the kneecap, especially

I have Posterior Tibialis Pain, what should I do?

What is Posterior Tibialis Pain?. Posterior tibialis pain occurs along the inner side of the ankle and foot, usually caused by strain or overuse of the posterior tibialis tendon. This tendon supports the arch and helps stabilize the foot during walki

I have Plantar Fasciitis, what should I do?

Plantar fasciopathy (also known as plantar fasciitis or heel pain) is a condition that results from overuse and excessive loading of the plantar fascia, a structure that runs from your heel to your toes on the underside of your foot. The condition is