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    • JULY 14, 2022
    Does a torn Achilles need repaired?

    Does a torn Achilles need repaired?

    While the story of Achilles may be a myth, the idea of the “Achilles heel” is not. Your Achilles tendon connects your calf to your heel. It is one of the largest tendons in the body and used in every…

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    • NOVEMBER 1, 2021
    The Evolving Treatments of Achilles Tendonitis

    The Evolving Treatments of Achilles Tendonitis

    What is Achilles Tendonitis? The Achilles is the largest and strongest tendon not just in your legs but in your whole body. When this tendon becomes damaged and inflamed, it causes pain known as Achilles…

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    • AUGUST 15, 2021
    Running with Plantar Fasciitis

    Running with Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar fasciitis is a common orthopedic condition that affects many runners. Your plantar fascia is the band that connects your heel to the base of your toes and supports the arch of your foot. Over…

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    • AUGUST 13, 2020
    Having Foot Pain First Thing in the Morning?

    Having Foot Pain First Thing in the Morning?

    Plantar Fasciitis. Let’s say it together, PLAN-tur fashee-EYE-tis. If you’ve hung around the FAAWC enough, I’m sure you have run into this term. Whether you heard it in passing in the hall or…

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    • MAY 21, 2020
    Strain or Sprain? Pt 2

    Strain or Sprain? Pt 2

    Last week we talked about ankle sprains. (Read Part 1 HERE.) Now we move on to the other side of the fence—ankle strains. Just looking at the words, you wouldn’t think there’s much of a difference,…

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    • SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
    Is Being Flexible Always a Good Thing?

    Is Being Flexible Always a Good Thing?

    In most situations, being flexible is a positive thing. After all, life is easier if you were, say, picking out a place for dinner and were flexible about the type of cuisine. However, too much flexibility…

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    • JULY 4, 2019
    Posterior Tibial Tendonitis/Tendinopathy

    Posterior Tibial Tendonitis/Tendinopathy

    Alec, I’ll take “important tendons in my foot” for $400, please… Meet the Posterior Tibial Tendon. This band of tissue starts in the inner calf and courses behind the inner ankle bone. It then…

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    • JUNE 28, 2019
    The Pesky Peroneal Tendons

    The Pesky Peroneal Tendons

    What are they? The peroneal (per-o-ne-al) tendons are bands of tissue extending from the calf muscle, down the fibula (lower leg bone), and over the outside of the ankle. You have two in each leg. One…

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    • MAY 9, 2019
    Achilles & Calf Muscles—BFFs

    Achilles & Calf Muscles—BFFs

    The Achilles tendon is closely connected to the calf muscle. In fact, one might say they are best friends. The calf is made of several bundles of muscles including the gastrocnemius and the soleus….

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    • APRIL 25, 2019
    Achilles Ruptures and What to Do

    Achilles Ruptures and What to Do

    Last week we discussed the importance of the Achilles tendon. Today, we explore how it can be affected by chronic and acute damage. A healthy tendon does not rupture. If you experience a tendon rupture—either…

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    • APRIL 18, 2019
    All Things Achilles

    All Things Achilles

    The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It is located on the back of the lower leg, surrounded by the calf muscle. The calf muscle is made up of three structures that serve…

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    • APRIL 17, 2018
    Another Cause of Heel Pain

    Another Cause of Heel Pain

    Heel pain has many causes, but the results are always the same – pain. If you’re living with heel pain not brought on by an injury, you need to see a podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis. Pump bump…

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