Medial Malleolus Stress Fracture
The medial malleolus is the bony bit on the inside of the ankle. A stress fracture of the medial malleolus is rare, causing gradual onset
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Stress Fracture of the Talus
The talus bone is the bone at the top of the ankle which the tibia or shin bone sits on. A stress fracture of the
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Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Osteochondral lesions of the talus are fractures of the cartilage on top of the Talus (ankle bone). Often occurring with a sprained ankle, it sometimes
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Jones Fracture
Jones fracture is a fracture of the 5th metatarsal bone on the outside of the foot. It occurs through overuse, or following a severe ankle
Lisfranc Injury
Lisfranc injury is a dislocation or fracture in the midfoot area. It is very rare, however, vital that it is not missed because long-term damage
Tarsal Coalition
Tarsal coalition is a fusion or sticking together of the tarsal bones in the foot. The tarsals are 7 bones located at the back of
Cuboid Syndrome
Cuboid syndrome occurs when the Cuboid bone in the foot partially dislocates. It often occurs in conjunction with peroneal tendonitis. Medically reviewed by Dr Chaminda
Gout
Gout is a form of arthritis. A build-up of uric acid in the body causes Gout. Men between the ages of 40 and 60 are
Plantar Fascia Strain (Foot Arch Strain)
A Plantar fascia strain is a tear of the soft tissue under the arch of your foot. It may occur suddenly, or develop over time
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Navicular Stress Fracture
A Navicular stress fracture is one of the most common stress fractures affecting athletes, especially those in explosive events such as sprinting and jumping. It
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Causes of Back Pain in Children
Back pain in children often stems from fairly innocuous, non-specific causes. These include growing pains, an insufficient backpack, poor posture, or even playing video games
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Are Rugby Players Bigger?
A report by the BBC indicated that the size of the average Rugby World Cup player had progressively increased to a significant extent over the
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Joint Hypermobility
Hypermobility or Generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) is a blanket term describing an individual with several joints that are more flexible than normal. What is hypermobility?
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Six Benefits of Thai Massage
Thai massage may have originated over 2,500 years ago in India. Practised for centuries by Thai monks, it has formed a central component of Thai
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Why Buy A Foam Roller?
If you are not sure whether or not to buy a foam roller then read on! Here we explain all you need to know. In
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