Most bones in the body connect to other bones, but sesamoid bones are different. They’re either connected to tendons or embedded within muscles in the feet, hands, and knees. Sesamoiditis is a type of tendonitis, or inflammation of the tendons. With sesamoiditis, inflammation affects the tendons surrounding the sesamoids in the feet. Sesamoiditis specifically refers …
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Your feet and ankles rely on a complex network of nerves, blood vessels, and tendons to move comfortably and function properly. Many of these structures pass through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow passageway located on the inside of the ankle and formed by the ankle bones and a band of ligaments. Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) …
Tennis keeps you moving. Between quick starts and stops, side-to-side movements, and sudden changes in direction, your feet and ankles are constantly working to keep up. All that movement is part of what makes tennis a great workout, but it can also put players at risk for foot and ankle injuries. Knowing the common injuries, …
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If you play pickleball and already own a good pair of tennis shoes, it’s natural to wonder if they’re suitable for the pickleball court. After all, both sports use similar surfaces, involve lateral movement, and require sturdy footwear. Yet, even with this overlap, each type of shoe is designed for its respective sport. This guide …
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Pickleball has quickly grown from a once-niche sport into one of America’s most popular recreational sports for adults. With plentiful courts, straightforward rules, affordable equipment, and crowded rosters of local opponents and teammates, it’s no surprise that USA Pickleball reports over 104,000 members nationwide. As participation grows, so does the number of injuries occurring on …
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