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Broken Ankle: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
On average, Americans take 3,000 to 4,000 steps each day. Each step looks simple from the outside, yet internally, each employs many muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones in the hips, knees, and ankles. Disrupt any of these tissues, and you jeopardize your ability to get from place to place in your normal manner. Those who’ve […]
Clinic Spotlight: Tooele Podiatry
Whether you’re facing a sudden injury or dealing with a painful issue that doesn’t seem to be getting better, deciding where to go and who to trust with your care can be difficult. The choice involves answering questions about which doctors are the best, how far you’ll have to drive to see them, and whether […]
Treating Ankle Tendonitis
Tendonitis is a common word, which makes it seem like a simple thing to treat. Its definition is straightforward: Tendonitis is inflammation (“-itis”) of tendons, the strong tissue bands that connect muscle to bone. Its treatment, however, isn’t something that should be glossed over. While some tendonitis cases respond to consistent home treatment, others require […]
Types of Ankle Sprains: High vs Low Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are the most common lower extremity injury and one of the most frequent orthopedic injuries overall. In fact, approximately 28,000 Americans sprain an ankle every day and – according to the International Ankle Consortium, 55 percent of people never seek orthopedic treatment for their ankle injury. And while active people, including amateur and […]
Do I Have Ankle Arthritis? Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
No matter whether you’re suffering from chronic or acute ankle pain, the affect joint pain can have on your everyday life cannot be overstated. While there are a host of reasons you may be experiencing ankle pain – such as injury, overuse or gout – one of the most common causes is ankle arthritis. What […]
Types of Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. They can happen to anyone, not just athletes. Even a simple misstep can injure your ankle during everyday activities. Understanding the types of ankle sprains can help you recognize symptoms and seek help to heal your ankle as quickly as possible. What causes a sprained ankle? […]
Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle
Many of us have stepped on a rock incorrectly or rolled an ankle and we have wondered, “Do I have a sprained ankle?” Here we look closely at what it means to have a sprain, the symptoms of a sprain and when it’s time to seek medical help. What is a Sprained Ankle? A sprained […]