Ankle sprains are considered the most common foot injury. An ankle sprain is damage to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle, of which there are two groups: the thick inside deltoid ligament and the weaker lateral ligaments that receive more...
The ankle joint has a structurally complex system of ligaments that help to hold the bones in place. On the medial or inside aspect of the joint is the medial/deltoid ligament complex. The lateral or outside aspect consists of the calcaneofibular...
Ankle sprains are among the most common joint injuries seen by orthopaedists. Ankle sprains are injuries to one or more ligaments surrounding the ankle joints, of which there are two groups: the weaker outside lateral collateral ligaments and the...
An ankle sprain is a very common injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, approximately 25,000 people sprain their ankles every day. The ankle joint is comprised of three bones, the tibia, fibula and talus. These three...
The ankle is a complex joint consisting of seven bones that join the tibia and fibula of the lower leg to the five metatarsal bones of the foot. Because the foot moves through many different planes of motion, the ankle includes a large number of...
Ankle fractures are the second-most common fracture after distal radius fractures. The incidence is between 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the population per year. Approximately one-quarter of these occur in the elderly. This rate is increasing as elderly...
Aerobics, whether done on your own or through an aerobics class, are an entertaining and challenging way to help lose weight, increase heart health and ward off diseases like diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. While aerobics provide a wide...
Basketball demands explosive movements that put considerable strain on your foot and ankle. Athletes start, stop, sprint, cut, backpedal, leap and land. You can suffer acute injuries such as foot and ankle ligament sprains after stepping on...
Hearing a popping sound in any joint while running can indicate an injury. Joints can crack, however --- think cracking your knuckles --- without any damage to the surrounding tissues and bones. Popping noises may stem from natural joint movements...
An injury to the arm will involve muscles, tendons, or ligaments of your deltoid, rotator cuff, biceps or triceps and can affect the joints and bones of your arm such as your collarbone, shoulder blade and humerus. Once pain and inflammation have...
Deltoid pain is shoulder pain that commonly occurs among competitive swimmers. The deltoid is the large triangular muscle that covers the shoulder joint. The deltoid aids in the movement of the shoulder, which is essential in swimming, so...
Deadlifting is a weight-training exercise that involves lifting a heavy barbell off the ground. The main technique requires you to bend forward to grab the barbell and then hoist the weight off the ground by standing up straight and extending your...
Therapeutic stretches for the shoulder offer benefits that include strengthening, increased range of motion and stability of the shoulder joint. When performed correctly, shoulder stretches may enhance the healing process and help you avoid...
Gymnastics events require strength and endurance in almost every muscle group in your body. While overall strength is important, gymnasts should pay careful attention to their core muscles, legs, triceps and shoulders when strength training to...
Your shoulders are highly mobile and complex ball and socket joints. The head of your upper arm bone--the humerus--sits in a shallow depression in your scapula and is held in place by numerous ligaments and muscles including the deltoid muscles...
The rotator cuff is the term for a group of muscles around the shoulder. Due to its position and the actions it is required to carry out, the rotator cuff is prone to injury or wear. While rotator cuff damage can frequently be managed...
Sprained ankles are the most common lower leg injuries especially among athletes. Learn more about what it is and how to treat it in this medical video clip.
