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Morton's Neuroma Explained!
Patient's often describe a Morton's Neuroma as like "having a pebble in my shoe." It is often a destroyer of nights out in high heels and...


The Top 5 Causes of Foot Pain!
This video identifies the Top 5 causes of Foot Pain! Foot pain diagnosis can be challenging. Here we feature plantar fasciitis, Morton's...


Liverpool FC Star Harvey Elliott suffers Ankle Fracture & Dislocation!
Liverpool FC star Harvey Elliott recently suffered a severe ankle injury (fracture-dislocation) in the Premier League against Leeds...


Ankle Spurs! A Cause of Pain at the Front of the Ankle!
Spurs (osteophytes) at the front of the ankle can cause pain, known as anterior ankle impingement. Spurs are common in soccer players,...


How Achilles Tendon Ruptures Affect the Performance of Players in the NBA!
Achilles tendon ruptures can mean players don't make it back to the NBA. Players returning following Achilles tendon rupture surgery play...


Achilles Tendon Rupture: The MOST Important Thing You NEED TO DO!
Having your Achilles tendon repaired after a rupture is a very individual decision, based on risks and benefits. However, some patients miss the opportunity to be treated without an operation if their initial treatment is delayed. Here we detail the single most important thing you need to do for an Achilles tendon rupture! (Apart from seeing a doctor) #Achillestendonrupture #Achillestendonrepair #Achillestendonsurgery #Achillestendonnonoperativetreatment #Achillestendonpl


Can Achilles Tendonitis Cause an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Achilles tendonitis is a common problem, associated with pain at the back of the heel or in the middle of the Achilles tendon. We have had quite a few questions over the last week after our video on Genevieve Gregson. We have mostly been asked, can Achilles tendonitis result in rupture of the Achilles tendon? Watch our video here to find the answer... #AchillesTendonRupture #Achillestendonitis #Achillestendinopathy #GenevieveGregson #NoninsertionalAchillestendonitis ...


What Can I Do After A Big Toe Fusion?
Many patients worry that having their big toe fused, often for arthritis, will rob them of mobility and activity. I am commonly asked,...


High Ankle Sprains: When Can I Return to Sport???
High ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries) make up 25% of ankle sprains in contact sports. We see a lot of them, and a common question...


Achilles Tendon Rupture: Return to Sport Without Surgery!
We have seen quite a lot of Achilles tendon ruptures recently as a result of winter sports. Whilst a lot of patients choose to have an operation, non-operative treatment can work quite well in the right patient and right scenario. Here we look at the chance of returning to sport with successful non-operative treatment of an Achilles tendon rupture... #achillestendonrupture #achillestendonrupturereturntosport #returntosport #achilles #achillestendon #achillestear #tornachil


Newcastle Knights Bradman Best Suffers High Ankle Sprain!
Bradman Best, one of the Newcastle Knights main attacking weapons, unfortunately sustained a high ankle sprain last night. He suffered an...


Newcastle Knights Forward Tyson Frizell Suffers Syndesmotic Injury!
Tyson Frizell, Newcastle Knights & New South Wales Blues State of Origin Forward, suffered a syndesmosis injury playing against Manly in...


The Top 5 Reasons Achilles Tendon Ruptures Are Missed!
Missed Achilles tendon ruptures can be devastating, resulting in loss of function & more extensive Achilles tendon surgery. Achilles tendon injury treatment can be straightforward if picked up early, however if the injury is missed, there can be long-term consequences... Here we run through the 5 most common reasons Achilles tendon ruptures are missed. Including partial rupture, ultrasound reports, being able to walk after an Achilles tendon rupture, mechanism of Achilles te


Causes of Ankle Pain: Our Top 5 Presentations!
This video identifies the Top 5 causes of Ankle Pain! Featuring ankle arthritis, ankle spurs, peroneal tendon injury, Achilles tendonitis...


Foot & Ankle Injuries in Rugby Union!
Rugby Union is a sport that is unfortunately associated with foot & ankle injuries. Interestingly, unlike a lot of other sports, forwards...


Australian Diamonds Netballer Liz Watson out for the season with Navicular Bone Injury
Australian Diamonds & Melbourne Vixens Netballer Liz Watson unfortunately required surgery on a navicular bone injury this week, meaning...


LeBron James out "indefinitely" following a high ankle sprain...
Speaking of syndesmotic injuries. Star NBA basketballer, LeBron James, sustained a high ankle sprain against the Atlanta Hawks on March...


Key Facts About Soccer Injuries!
Soccer season is just around the corner! The foot & ankle are the 2nd most common area of injury for soccer players, after the thigh....


Melbourne Stars Batsman Nic Maddinson sustains low ankle sprain tripping over a rope in the Big Bash
Melbourne Stars Batsman Nic Maddinson unfortunately sustained a low ankle sprain while fielding during their match against the Hobart...


Tips to Stop You Spraining Your Ankle...Again!
Have you ever sprained your ankle? Did you know that your risk of having another sprain is up to 5 times the risk of someone who has...
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