Signs & Symptoms Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that affects the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue under the arch of your foot. The plantar fascia is important for supporting your foot and providing shock absorption during walking and other weight-bearing activities. Factors that may increase your chance of developing plantar fasciitis […]
Signs and Symptoms Knee pain is a very common complaint. Symptoms can have a sudden onset due to injury or may come about gradually worsening over time. Knee problems can cause an ache or a sharp pain, clicking, stiffness, locking or giving way. These symptoms are often experienced during walking, running, stair climbing or turning […]
Signs and Symptoms Hip pain is common in both men and women and can occur due to a number of causes. Pain may occur either gradually over time, or suddenly due to a sports injury. Sports injuries of the hip & groin include muscle strains, tendon injuries and labral (cartilage) tears. Other conditions that may […]
Signs and Symptoms Heel pain can be caused by a number of conditions, including plantar fasciitis/heel spurs (see plantar fasciitis), Achilles tendinopathy, fat pad syndrome, stress fractures, bursitis and nerve entrapment. Fat pad syndrome often develops following a single event such as jumping from a height or gradually following repeated heel strike on hard surfaces […]
Signs and Symptoms Foot pain can be caused by a number of dysfunctions including joint sprains, stress fractures, tendinopathies, plantar fascia strain (see plantar fasciitis) or fallen arches. Pain may be felt suddenly, or gradually worsen over time depending on the cause. Pain may be felt as an ache in the middle, top or bottom […]
Signs & Symptoms Bunions, also known as hallux valgus, are a common complaint and source of pain. Hallux valgus is a condition whereby there is an abnormal alignment of the big toe. Sometimes there is also extra bone growth and inflammation of tissues surrounding the joint. Common causes of bunions include constrictive footwear or excessive […]
Signs & Symptoms Ankle injuries are very common, particularly in sports and activities such as soccer, basketball and dancing. The most common type of ankle injury is an inversion injury, where one rolls inwards on the foot damaging the lateral ligament complex. Signs and symptoms depend on the severity of the injury, but may include […]
