Objectives To examine the association between foot structure upon entry to military service and subsequent ankle injury during one year of follow-up. Background Ankle injuries are common among ...

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Haglund’s deformity is a bony ridge or bump that appears on the back of the heel bone, where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel. Changing footwear and stretching exercises may help, but some ...

Some common injuries from ballet include stress fractures, ingrown toenails, bunions, sprained ankles, and impingement syndrome. Treatment depends on the type of injury. The pointe technique is where ...

Foot pain can become a persistent companion for those who spend hours standing, walking, or exercising. From the piercing discomfort of plantar fasciitis to the dull ache of overworked arches, finding ...

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