Physical Characteristics Associated With a History of Ankle Sprain in Elementary School Badminton Players
Ankle injuries are prevalent among elementary school students and are associated with subsequent injuries. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between a history of ankle sprain and the physical characteristics of elementary school badminton players.
Source: Cureus
Predictor of clinical and functional outcomes in ankle arthroscopic ligament repair with all-inside technique
C h r o n i c a n k l e i n s t a b i l i t y ( C A I ) i s a c o m m o n c o n d i t i o n c h a r a c t e r i z e d b y r e c u r r e n t e p i s o d e s o f l a t e r a l i n s t a b i l i t y , o f t e n d u e t o a l e s i o n o f t h e a n k l e c o l l a t e r a l l a t e r a l l i g a m e n t c o m p l e x . I f u n t r e a t e d , C A I c a n l e a d t o p e r s i s t e n t s y m p t o m s a n d l o n g - t e r m d e g e n e r a t i v e c h a n g e s . A r t h r o s c o p i c a l l - i n s i d e r e p a i r h a s g a i n e d t r a c t i o n a s a m i n i m a l l y i n v a s i v e t e c h n i q u e o f f e r i n g f u n c t i o n a l a n d c l i n i c a l b e n e f i t s .
Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis
When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will address the pain. But some patients are candidates for an ankle replacement, which comes with added benefits.
Source: Medical Xpress
What Is Abductor Hallucis Pain and What Causes It?
The abductor hallucis muscle is located on the inner border of the foot. This muscle bends the big toe and moves it out to the side. More importantly, it supports the medial longitudinal arch, located on the inside border of the foot. The abductor hallucis is a common area for people to experience foot pain. However, it is often mistaken for other conditions, such as plantar fasciitis.
Source: Verywell Health
What Causes Heel Pain?
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, but Achilles tendonitis, Sever disease, and bursitis are also frequent reasons for heel discomfort. Infections and other minor or severe injuries and disorders can cause throbbing, stabbing, burning, or aching pain in the heel.
Source: Verywell Health
Effects and dosage of exercise therapy on functional outcomes in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the effects of exercise therapy on patient-oriented function among individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and analyze the influence of exercise dosage characteristics on these outcomes.
Impact of Chronic Ankle Instability on Jumping and Agility Performance in Athletes: A Comparative Study
The objective of this study was to assess functional performance in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and compare it with a healthy control group. This study highlights the negative impact of CAI on functional performance, particularly in jumping and agility domains, among athletes. The findings emphasize the importance of incorporating exercise programs targeting functional performance into rehabilitation strategies for CAI.
Source: ReasearchGate
Achilles tendon repair may improve pain, function at 6 months
Patients who underwent Achilles tendon repair were pain free, had good functional outcomes and experienced meaningful improvement at 6 months postoperatively, according to results.
Source: Healio
Foot/Ankle Injury During Football Career Linked to Foot/Ankle OA
For retired U.K. male footballers, a foot/ankle injury during a football career is associated with an increased risk for foot/ankle osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Rheumatology.
Source: HealthDay
Everything You Need To Know About Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects your calf muscles at the back of your lower leg to your heel bone. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body. When you walk, run, or jump, you are using your Achilles tendon.
Source: Health
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