The plantar plate is a strong ligament that connects the bones at the ball of the foot to the base of your toes. These ligaments aid to stabilise the toe joints by preventing lifting of the toes, stopping them from deformation and dislocation.
Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment – one of our key Differential Diagnosis for Plantar Fasciitis/heel pain. Do you have heel pain not responding to traditional management. Do you have burning around the heel?
Achilles tendinopathy is a common and painful condition that affects the Achilles tendon, which is a thick band of tissue connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone. It encompasses a spectrum of tendon disorders, including tendinitis (inflammation) and tendinosis (degeneration).
Ever considered how much force you experience when landing on your feet, and what parts take the load?
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The plantar plate is a strong ligament that connects the bones at the ball of the foot to the base of your toes. These ligaments aid to stabilise the toe joints by preventing lifting of the toes, stopping them from deformation and dislocation.
Baxter’s nerve entrapment is a heel pain condition caused by entrapment of the inferior calcaneal nerve, also commonly known as “Baxter’s nerve”. This nerve originates from the lateral plantar nerve, close to the bifurcation of the tibial nerve. It runs from the inside of the heel, under the arch of the foot to the outer heel.
As winter sports gear up, so does the occurrence of ankle injuries. The most common of which is the inversion ankle sprain typically involving excessive movement of the foot pointing downwards (plantarflexion) and inwards (inversion). The presentation of a sprained ankle can vary depending on the severity of injury.
Ever considered how much force you experience when landing on your feet, and what parts take the load?
Genu valgum, is a condition where the knees touch but the ankles do not. It appears most frequently in young children and can be concerning for parents who may know little about the condition.
