Self-Guided Foot Care

Shin splints are a form of tendonitis that affects the lower leg. There are two types of shin splints: anterior and posterior. Anterior shin splints affect the anterior shin and are most known to athletes.... (read more)

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is the leading cause of acquired flatfoot in adults. The stages of PTTD include inflammation of the tendon, partial tear or complete tendon tear. The onset... (read more)

Peroneal tendon ruptures are often the result of an inversion ankle sprain. During an ankle sprain, the peroneal tendons pull up against the outside of the ankle to restrain the rolling motion of the ankle.... (read more)

Subluxation is the medical term used to describe the action of one or more anatomical parts slipping or moving out of their normal position. Peroneal tendon subluxation refers to a recurrent snap or popping... (read more)

Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammatory condition of the peroneus longus and/or peroneus brevis tendons. Peroneal tendonitis occurs as a result of acute or chronic overloading of one or both of the peroneal... (read more)

Peroneal palsy is the term used to describe the loss of motor function of the muscles supplied by the common peroneal nerve. Peroneal palsy, also called drop foot, is the result of chronic nerve compression... (read more)