After an ankle sprain, it is necessary to start doing exercises again as soon as you can. You may be stiff and sore, but the sooner you get it moving, the faster you will recover, and the better you will avoid further injury. Range-of-motion exercises and simple stretching should be started first. Next, proceed to…
What is Plantar Fibroma? A plantar fibroma refers to a fibrous nodule within the arch of the foot, nestled within the plantar fascia, a tissue band stretching from the heel to the toes on the underside of the foot. This benign (nonmalignant) condition can manifest in either one or both feet and typically persists or…
What is a Stress Fracture? A Stress Fracture is a common orthopedic injury characterized by a small crack or hairline break in a bone. Unlike acute fractures resulting from a sudden impact or trauma, stress fractures develop gradually over time due to repetitive stress and strain on the bone. These fractures often occur in weight-bearing…
Introduction Foot and ankle orthoses AFOs are external biomechanical devices that are used on the lower limbs to enhance gait and the physical functioning of the diseased lower limb by stabilizing the joints. By providing foot clearance, limiting or assisting ankle and foot ROM, such as dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, improving balance, lowering the risk…
What is a Hemiepiphysiodesis? Hemiepiphysiodesis is a surgical procedure performed on growing bones to correct angular deformities, typically in the long bones of the legs, such as the femur and tibia. This procedure involves the partial growth plate arrest, which aims to guide the growth of the bone in a more desirable direction, thereby correcting…
Introduction Excessive dorsiflexion or calcaneus at the ankle combined with excessive flexion at the knee and hip is known as crouch gait. The majority of children with spastic quadriplegia and children with more severe diplegia exhibit this pattern as part of the normal course of gait problem. Unfortunately, in younger children with spastic diplegia, solitary…
Can exercising help to treat Scoliosis? Exercise can be a valuable part of treating scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally. Exercise can be used both to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and to improve the posture and movement of the spine itself. Exercise can help to: For people with…
What is a Bunion? A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is a painful and unsightly bony protuberance that typically forms on the inner side of the foot, specifically at the joint of the big toe. Bunions often result from the gradual misalignment of the big toe, causing it to drift towards the smaller toes…
What is a Flat Head Syndrome? Flat head syndrome, also known as positional plagiocephaly, is one of several forms of skull deformations that fall under the general name “plagiocephaly.” If your infant has flat head syndrome, its head will be malformed or develop a flat patch, making it appear like a parallelogram from above. When…
What is Ulnar Deviation of the Wrist? Ulnar deviation, also known as ulnar drift, occurs when the wrist and hand joints move, causing the fingers to bend in the direction of the ulna bone on the outside of the forearm. It may be the result of issues with the wrist or knuckles. Ulnar deviation can…
