Posts Tagged ‘sports injury’
Do I need a Gait Analysis?
Do I need a gait analysis? The aim of a gait analysis is to identify if the way you walk and run is contributing to or increasing your risk of injury. Movement patterns such as excessive rolling in of the foot, or pronation, and instability at the hips due to hip muscle weakness, can…
Read MoreWhat causes pain on the outside of the foot?
Pain on the outside of the foot, from the heel to the toes, is quite common in active people and can have different causes, with the majority being due to overuse. Traumatic injuries to the foot such as ankle sprains, stress fractures and dislocation can cause significant pain and swelling, but the most…
Read MorePlantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered.
Plantar Plate Tear. Your questions answered. Introduction: Plantar plate tear is a common injury that affects the ligament in the ball of the foot, leading to pain, instability, and discomfort. This injury which almost nobody will have heard of (unless you have had it!) is actually quite a common foot problem that I…
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