Ankle / Foot
Achilles tendinopathy
Common in runners, this condition is characterized by inflamation of the Achilles tendon. An Achilles tendinopathy can be caused by repetitive use, injury, medical conditions, and certain medications. Achilles tendinopathy, when non adequately treated can significantly increase the risk of tendon tears.
Symptoms
- Painful swelling
- A feeling of fullness or a lump
- Stiffness or tightness
- Decreased range of motion
- Symptoms that worsen after activity or standing for a long time
Causes
Repetitive use, injury, medical conditions, certain medications.
Treatment options
Shockwaves, PRP, SVF, Botox.
Ankle / Foot Ligament Tears
When a fully stretched ligament in the ankle or foot encounters an extreme impact or trauma, it may tear.
Symptoms
- A popping sensation
- Swelling or stiffness
- Pain, especially when twisting or rotating the ankle / foot
- Difficulty fully straightening the ankle / foot
- A locking sensation in the ankle / foot
- Joint instability
- Muscle spasms
Causes
Twisting/rolling ankle, trauma, uneven surfaces, sports repetition, degeneration.
Treatment options
Shockwave, prolotherapy, PRP.
Foot / Ankle Osteoarthritis & Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis in the ankle or foot causes the joints in these regions to deteriorate over time. This process creates tenderness, pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited mobility in the affected area. Osteoarthritis results from cartilage deterioratio in the joints.
Symptoms
- Pain that increases with activity
- Swelling
- Joint instability
- Decreased range of motion
- A locking or catching sensation in the joint
Causes
Age, genetics, obesity, family history, injury/overuse, pre-existing conditions.
Treatment options
Shockwave, PRP, SVF.
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS)
This condition is caused by the compression or irritation of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel (a narrow space on the inside of the ankle). TTS can lead to pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the ankle, foot, and toes.
Symptoms
- Burning or shooting pain along the inner ankle and bottom of the foot
- Numbness or tingling in the affected area
- Increased discomfort and reduced endurance with prolonged standing, walking, or activity
- Pain that becomes more noticeable at night and interferes with restful sleep
Causes
Repetitive stress, injury, arthritis, flat feet/hyperpronation, scar tissue or cysts.
Treatment options
Nerve hydrodissection, PRP, SVF
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot and ankle condition commonly seen in long-distance runners. Characterized by a stabbing sensation that’s typically most intense in the mornings, it can eventually lead to debilitating chronic heel pain.
Symptoms
- Gradual or sudden pain after jumping or missing a step
- Pain that’s most intense in the mornings or after periods of inactivity
- A stabbing or bruised sensation
- Pain in the arch of the foot
- Stiffness or tightness in the arch of the foot or in the Achilles tendon
- Swelling or redness around the heel
Causes
obesity, high arches, prolonged standing, exercising on hard surfaces, tight calves, overstretching, poor footwear, excess weight, certain exercises.
Treatment options
Shockwaves, prolotherapy, PRP, SVF.
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