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...
Painkillers for Foot Conditions
Controlling Pain Painkillers for foot conditions are important. This article is intended for the lay reader. Firstly, you can save time and money by avoiding an unnecessary appointment at the GP. GPs often provide ibuprofen as first-line treatment. They will also ask...
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