Plantar fasciitis will often go away on its own. However, treatment can speed up recovery time and prevent the condition from getting worse.
Ankle and Foot Injuries
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Ankle and Foot Injuries.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Ankle Anatomy: Muscles and Ligaments
When plantar fasciitis pain seems intractable, a doctor may recommend an injection.
Symptoms of a foot stress fracture develop over time and may be difficult to recognize at first.
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The 2 Common Types of Heel Spurs
Heel spur syndrome and insertional Achilles tendonitis are two painful conditions that can be linked to the formation of bones spurs at different locations on the foot.
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Turf Toe Causes and Risk Factors
Turf toe is caused when the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, the big toe joint, is hyperextended.
Turf toe is a sprain to the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP)—the largest joint in the big toe, which connects the first bone in the toe and the first long bone in the foot.
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Turf Toe Symptoms
Turf toe can occur gradually over time due to overuse. It can also develop suddenly from an acute injury.
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Turf Toe Treatment
An ignored turf toe injury may result in a challenging repair and the likelihood of excessive swelling and extended inflexibility.
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What Is Plantar Fasciitis?
Runners and athletes with plantar fasciitis may notice heel pain that gets progressively worse during a workout. Left untreated over weeks or months, the pain may become worse or more frequent, interrupting daily activities.
