The Third Ankle Joint
The Third Ankle joint Understanding that there is a third ankle joint, let alone a second ankle joint, might seem bizarre. If you have been following my articles, the common denominator is the steering wheel or bone called the TALUS. This unique bone connects the foot...
The Ankle and its Role in Walking
The Ankle and Its Role in Walking A feat of mechanics put down to design We know two things about ankles. The ankle has a role in walking, and secondly, as the song goes, the foot bone is connected to the leg bone. In this article, I shall talk about the ankle and its...
Shin splints and tendon dysfunction
Mechanics of Shins Splints and Tendon Dysfunction Please accept my apologies, as this article has been removed and is subject to new publication by the author in 2026. You will find shin splints discussed in Tollafield’s An Introduction to the Foot. More...
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankle Sprains and Strains In this article, I focus on why ankle sprains or strains occur. First aid requirements and treatment strategies can be found in treating ankle sprains. This is part of a series of ANKLE articles for ConsultingFootpain. Why not read my...
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