Ankle articles
5 In-Home Rehab Workouts for Post Stroke Recovery during Quarantine
Posted on 30th Jul 2020
Treatments on hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer have either been temporarily or completely interrupted amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s one of the...
Peroneus Brevis
Posted on 28th Jul 2020
General information Peroneus brevis is the smaller of two lateral muscles of the leg that assists in plantar flexing and everting the foot and providing lateral stability to the ankle. Literal meaning Short muscle of the brooch, or fibula....
Peroneus Longus
Posted on 28th Jul 2020
General information The peroneus longus is a superficial muscle located in the lateral part of the leg. It works to plantar and evert flex the ankle. This muscle is the longest of all three fibularis muscles. It is attached to the fibula...
Peroneus Tertius
Posted on 28th Jul 2020
General information The peroneus tertius is a muscle found in the lower limb of the human body. It comes from the lower third portion of the fibula’s anterior surface, from the intermuscular septum and the lower portion of the...
Gastrocnemius (leg)
Posted on 24th Jul 2020
General information Gastrocnemius is a strong and prominent muscle of the lower leg. It is part of the calf muscle group. Literal meaning The belly muscle of the leg. Interesting information The name of gastrocnemius is derived from the...
Flexor Hallucis Longus (leg)
Posted on 23rd Jul 2020
General information Flexor hallucis longus is one of the muscles of the leg situated deep in the posterior compartment. Literal meaning The long muscle that flexes (bends) the big toe. Interesting information Flexor hallucis longus is...
Extensor Digitorum Brevis
Posted on 23rd Jul 2020
General information The Extensor digitorum brevis – occasionally referred to as EDB – is a small muscle on the dorsum of the foot that is involved in the extension of digits two-through-four. Literal meaning The literal meaning...
Extensor Digitorum Longus
Posted on 23rd Jul 2020
General information The extensor digitorum longus is a pennate muscle located in the lower anterior portion of the leg, responsible for extension of the toes and dorsiflexion of the ankle. Literal meaning The literal meaning of extensor...
Ganglion Cyst
Posted on 11th Sep 2018
Ganglion cysts are a noncancerous lump that tends to develop along the joints or the tendons within the hands and the wrists. They can also occur in the feet and the ankles. They are generally a round or oval shape and consist of a...
Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
Posted on 15th Aug 2018
This common foot pain is often seen in athletes, especially runners. Often times, the condition is thought to be Achilles tendonitis, but it can also occur at the same time as Achilles tendonitis. Common symptoms include a pain in the...
Eversion Sprain of the Ankle
Posted on 09th Jul 2018
It is very common to twist your ankle, and it often occurs in childhood. If your ankle becomes swollen and painful following that twist, you might have sprained it. This means you have probably stretched or town the ligaments that make up...
Talus Fracture
Posted on 27th Mar 2018
The talus is a reasonably large foot bone that sits next to the heel bone. It has a keystone shape to it, almost like that of a turtle. The bones in the lower leg will ride on the top and sides to create the ankle joint. Where the foot and...
