Posterior heel pain can be hard to diagnose. This article discusses the differences between Achilles tendinitis, insertional Achilles tendinitis and Haglund's deformity. Treatment options are also described.
How does a heel lift change the function of the foot and ankle? This article explores the effect of a heel lift on foot and ankle function.
A stress fracture is a nondisplaced defect in a bone that occurs due to repetitive load or trauma. A calcaneal stress fracture (fracture of the heel bone) is most often the result of a sudden abrupt injury but can occur without a history of trauma.
What is the role of MRI and Doppler Ultrasound in treating chronic Achilles tendon pain? Does the information obtained from these tests improve patient outcomes? And are the costs of these tests justified? This article discussed the value of imaging in chronic Achilles pain.
Gel heel pads vary in density and thickness. Which one is right for your needs? This article looks at the attributes of each of our gel heel pads.
