Kevin Logel MD

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Physical Therapy for a Broken Ankle.

Physical Therapy for a Broken Ankle A broken ankle can severely limit your ability to perform basic functional tasks like running and walking. This painful injury can cause loss of lower extremity strength, range of motion, and pain. These impairments can make performing your normal everyday activities difficult or impossible.

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Sprained Ankle: Treatment and Recovery.

Sprained Ankle: Treatment and Recovery Your ankle joint connects your foot with your lower leg. Three ligaments keep your ankle bones from shifting out of place. A sprained ankle is when one of these ligaments is stretched too far or torn. Anything that stretches your ankle more than it’s used to can hurt a ligament. This usually happe...

Physical Therapy for a High Ankle Sprain.

Physical Therapy for a High Ankle Sprain A high ankle sprain injury can cause a significant amount of pain and can dramatically impact your ability to stand, walk, or exercise. This is because this type of sprain causes symptoms like stiffness, soreness, and instability in your lower leg.

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What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture?

What Is an Anterior Tibialis Tendon Rupture? A tibialis anterior tendon rupture is a rare injury that causes sudden pain in the front of your ankle and trouble moving your foot.The tibialis anterior tendon attaches a muscle in the front of your shin to the front of your foot. If the tendon tears, it can cause pain and trouble doing normal acti...

Leg Cramps at Night: Getting to the Bottom of Sharp, Aching Pain.

Leg Cramps at Night: Getting to the Bottom of Sharp, Aching Pain Nocturnal (nighttime) leg cramps are painful muscle contractions of the calf, thigh, or foot muscles at night that can last several seconds or minutes.1 They often occur without warning and while resting in bed.

What Is Abductor Hallucis Pain and What Causes It?

What Is Abductor Hallucis Pain and What Causes It? The abductor hallucis muscle is located on the inner border of the foot. This muscle bends the big toe and moves it out to the side. More importantly, it supports the medial longitudinal arch, located on the inside border of the foot.

Ligaments of the Ankle Joint.

Ligaments of the Ankle Joint The ankle joint is medically known as the talocrural joint. Three bones make up this joint; the tibia, fibula, and talus.1 The weight of the body is transmitted from the tibia to the talus which distributes the weight anteriorly and posteriorly within the foot.

Pain on Top of Foot: Treatment Based on Cause.

Pain on Top of Foot: Treatment Based on Cause Pain on the top of the foot can occur from injury or as a side effect of a medical condition. You may also experience swelling, numbness, tingling, or burning—depending on the cause of your foot pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, extensor tendonitis, and gout can cause pain on the top of the...

Symptoms and Causes of Arthritis in the Toes.

Symptoms and Causes of Arthritis in the Toes Arthritis in the toes is chronic inflammation of the joints in the forefoot. The joint most often affected is the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, which connects the big toe to the rest of the foot. Symptoms of toe arthritis are similar to those of arthritis that affects other joints: tenderness, sw...

Foot Anatomy and Common Foot Problems.

Foot Anatomy and Common Foot Problems The parts of the foot and its functions are unique but can also contribute to common foot problems. The many bones, ligaments, and tendons of the foot help you move, but they can also be injured and limit your mobility.

Causes of Foot Pain and Treatments.

Causes of Foot Pain and Treatments Common causes of foot pain include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, osteoarthritis, bunions, and more. You may find just the top of your foot hurts, or you have one-sided foot pain, or there may be pain and swelling in both feet. These symptoms can point to a specific diagnosis.

Why Your Foot or Ankle Is Swollen and What to Do for It.

Why Your Foot or Ankle Is Swollen and What to Do for It Swelling in the ankles and feet is a common problem. This swelling is often caused by a buildup of fluid, which is called edema. Edema is common in the feet, ankles, and legs, and often only one ankle is swollen.

Ankle sprain.

Ankle sprain An ankle sprain is a stretch or tear in one or more of the ankle ligaments. Ankle ligaments are slightly elastic bands of tissue that keep the ankle bones in place. Ankles are particularly prone to sprain because of the small size of the joint and the forces exerted when walking, running and jumping...

Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it?

Why does the outside of my foot hurt, and what can I do about it? Pain on the outside of a person’s foot can occur before, during, or after activities such as walking. It can make standing or moving around difficult. Possible causes include joint or tendon inflammation and small fractures.

Insertional Achilles tendonitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Insertional Achilles tendonitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel bone.

Anterior tibial tendonitis: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.

Anterior tibial tendonitis: Symptoms, risk factors, and treatment Anterior tibial tendonitis is a type of ankle injury. The anterior tibial tendon lies at the front of the ankle and helps flex the foot upward. Injury to this tendon usually occurs due to overuse.

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Common Causes of Foot Pain.

Common Causes of Foot Pain There are many different causes of foot pain—including plantar fasciitis, bunions, arthritis, and tarsal tunnel syndrome—each of which requires different treatments. Some of these conditions affect the bones and joints of the feet, while others involve nerves and connective tissues like ligament...

How a Stress Fracture in the Foot Feels.

How a Stress Fracture in the Foot Feels A stress fracture in the foot can be painful, especially when the foot bears weight. Stress fractures happen when muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb shock, such as when your foot hits the pavement while running. Instead, this shock is transferred to the bone, eventually causing tiny cr...

Evidence-Based Opioid Education that Reduces Prescribing: The 10 Principles of Opioid Prescribing in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Evidence-Based Opioid Education that Reduces Prescribing: The 10 Principles of Opioid Prescribing in Foot and Ankle Surgery The United States Opioid Epidemic is a worsening public health crisis. We aim to determine if a voluntary educational intervention containing standard opioid and non-opioid analgesic prescribing ranges for common surgeries is effective in altering postoperative prescribing practice.

Patients with worse osteoarthritis pain, physical function benefit most from exercise.

Patients with osteoarthritis foot symptoms at increased risk for death Patients with foot symptoms demonstrate a higher risk for all-cause mortality than those without foot symptoms.

How Bad Is It Really to Wear High Heels All the Time?

How Bad Is It Really to Wear High Heels All the Time? From classic pumps to skyscraper stilettos and strappy sandals, the right pair of heels can really elevate your outfit (get it?).

Development of a foot and ankle strengthening program for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a Delphi consensus study.

Development of a foot and ankle strengthening program for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a Delphi consensus study People with plantar heel pain (PHP) have reduced foot and ankle muscle function, strength and size, which is frequently treated by muscle strengthening exercises.

Falls and falls-related injuries in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional study.

Falls and falls-related injuries in individuals with chronic ankle symptoms: a cross-sectional study Falls are a major public health concern globally. While falls are associated with osteoarthritis and persistent pain at the hip and knee, falls have not been investigated in people with chronic ankle symptoms. This study aimed to compare self-reported history of falls between adults with and without...

3 Stretches to Do Right Now if You’re on Your Feet All Day.

3 Stretches to Do Right Now if You’re on Your Feet All Day If you stand or are on your feet for the majority of the day, these exercises will give your muscles some much-needed relief.