http://myfoothurts.info/foot MyFootHurts.info Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:11:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The ankle joint is quite fascinating in that it is both weight-bearing like the knee, yet has a wide range of motion similar to the shoulder. Biomechanical demands require the joint to be stable and strong, yet flexible and capable of motion. However, it is possible for one of these ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=162 A few days before Thanksgiving, I had the awesome opportunity to volunteer at a homeless shelter with Dr. Smerek and others from Methodist Sports Medicine / The Orthopedic Specialists.  This was a great time for all of us.  We knew there was a need for homeless men to get adequate ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=159 The History of a Common Midfoot Injury Jacques Lisfranc de St. Martin was a surgeon in Napoleon’s army that developed a method of amputation across the midfoot as a treatment for gangrene.  Eventually the midfoot joint became known as the Lisfranc joint (a complicated arch made up of many bones and ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=154 The Achilles tendon is named after the ancient warrior Achilles who fought in the Trojan War. According to legend, he was dipped in the protective waters of the river Styx by his mother, who held him by the heels. Therefore, it was rumored he could only be killed by a ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=152 The ankle might be one of the most beat up, underappreciated structures in the human body. Everyday movements such as walking and climbing stairs require the joint to be in working condition, while athletic activities such as jumping, cutting, and sprinting demand even higher performance. In fact, 10 - 15 ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=116 Compression or Nerve Irritation Could Lead to Foot Trauma. Burning sensation between your toes? Nope, it’s not athlete’s foot but it could be a neuroma. Neuromas, which are tumors of nerve tissue, usually occur in the forefoot between the second and third or the third and fourth toes. The symptoms of a ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=119 Don’t Get Rubbed the Wrong Way Most foot problems can be blamed on shoe choice, not on an actual physical activity. For example, corns are small bumps that develop on the top or sides of the toes, often because you've worn shoes that rub those toes the wrong way. This isn’t ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=112 Ankle injuries are common in spring sports, especially running, recreational softball, tennis and soccer. The most common ankle injuries, which include sprains, strains, stress fractures and bone injuries, are caused by inadequate conditioning or excessive training. In fact, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly 1.2 million people ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=109 It’s almost sandal season, and some people will begin to examine their feet to determine how to make them more presentable.  A pedicure might be the first thing that comes to mind, but for some, bunion removal will be on top of their list. The removal of bunions isn’t just a ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=107 It may seem unlikely that an athlete is unable to compete due to toe pain. However, injuries of the big toe can sideline a player for several days or weeks. The toes, particularly your big toe, enable stability and movement. Any major or minor injury can be painful and debilitating. An ... http://myfoothurts.info/foot/?p=99