The continuous movement of running is great for heart, but it can be stressful on the joints, including the ankles. Even more so, a slight deviation in running form, such as overpronating, can lead to injuries and serious pain. Lateral ankle pain...
According to a 2002 study published in the "British Journal of Sports Medicine," approximately 17 percent of runners tracked over a two-year period sustained a foot or ankle injury, including an inversion ankle sprain while running. An inversion...
The peroneal muscles lay along the outside of the lower leg. Their tendons travel behind the lateral malleolus, or ankle bone, to insert onto the foot and help with the actions of plantar flexion, or toe pointing, and foot eversion, or turning the...
The growth in popularity of skiing inspired manufacturers to create different types of equipment. They make gear for carving, powder, racing, and park and pipe. Most manufacturers make female-specific ski equipment. The most appropriate equipment...
There are several common symptoms associated with lateral ankle fractures, including severe pain, an inability to bear weight and swelling and bruising. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons or AAOS, a fractured ankle can range...
Although the ankle joint is strong enough to bear full body weight, it is designed for mobility and is prone to instability and injury. Most ankle injuries occur to the outside or lateral part of the ankle, due to its skeletal design, so pain on...
Running injuries are an inherent part of the sport. According to van Mechelen in "Running Injuries: A Review of the Epidemiological Literature," 37 to 56 percent of all runners experience an annual injury. Injuries to the peroneal tendons are...
Although ankle problems are common, it's rare to have pain when walking but not running. Most of the time, both activities will cause pain. If you can sprint without pain but have pain when walking, see an orthopedic specialist or podiatrist to...
Numerous conditions can cause lateral foot pain. According to the University of Michigan Medical School, the lateral aspect of the foot--the side of the foot that faces away from the body--is comprised of bones, muscles, tendons and connective...
Abnormal foot posture results from structural abnormalities within the foot. When the foot is not bearing any weight, structural abnormalities aren't significant. When weight is put on the foot during walking and running, the foot has to...
An ankle sprain is a common injury that most often occurs to the outside, or lateral, side of your ankle when the joint turns inward. A less-common form of ankle injury is a syndesmotic ankle sprain, sometimes referred to as a high ankle sprain. A...
Tendinitis is a condition of inflammation of the tendon. The condition is painful and can limit range of motion of a joint. Tendinitis can occur in anyone, but is more common in adults over the age of 40. Preventing tendinitis involves avoiding...
The lateral portion of your foot refers to the area on the outside of the foot---near the small toe. In runners, this portion of the foot can begin to hurt due to overuse. Frequent pounding of the foot when running can cause this area---known as...
Repetitive activities, weak connective tissues, sudden movements and high-impact forces increase a person's risk of injuries to the hips, knees and ankles. Such injuries cause pain to the affected area either directly from the injured tissue or...
American Family Physician reports most patients have some relief with plantar faciitis surgery, but 27 percent had significant pain afterward. Plantar fasciitis causes inner heel pain that's worse in the morning or after sitting. Women, people...
Your foot absorbs two to three times your body weight in force when you run, so it's no wonder that foot problems are common among athletes who run and jump. Overuse injuries are the most controllable and also the most common causes of foot pain....
Although some of the more advanced yoga postures are vigorous and demanding, yoga is for the most part a low-impact exercise. You can expect some muscle soreness after a particularly taxing workout, just as with any other exercise option. However,...
