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Successful rehabilitation after Achilles tendon repair should focus on strengthening the tendon and surrounding muscles, rather than range of motion, to avoid tendon elongation and functional impairment, according to a presenter.

Osteoarthritis can affect joints in any part of the body, including the ankle and foot. Early diagnosis and treatment help people with foot osteoarthritis manage their symptoms

It might be a sharp, stinging pain that runs along the bottom of your foot. Or maybe your heels feel tight or the top of your feet throb when you wake up. If your feet hurt in the morning, you may be wondering if you?re just getting up on the wrong side o

Athletes may have an increased rate of foot and ankle injuries when playing on artificial turf compared with natural grass, according to results of a systematic literature review presented here.

Summer is almost here and many people are taking advantage of the warmer weather and participating in outdoor activities. According to foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons, increasing your activity can increase your risk of foot and ankle injuries. As you

Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative, joint disease. It?s the most common form of arthritis.

Overpronation, also called pes planus or flexible flatfoot, is relatively common in children and often goes away on its own. Treatment may be necessary if your child doesn?t outgrow their flat feet or complains of foot pain.

Humerus fractures?breaks in the upper arm bone that connects the shoulder to the elbow?are generally divided into three types based where they occur.

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), then you may understand how the symptoms can affect your everyday work and recreational activities. The pain, tingling, and weakness in your hand or fingers may keep you from typing on your computer, writing, or h

Dupuytren's contracture is a condition that causes tightening of the palmar fascia?the thick connective tissue that lies above the tendons and below the skin of your palm.