This will be an ongoing series of blogs relating to - Commonly Injured structures in the foot:
#1 Bursa
What is a bursa and what is its function?
A Bursa is a “sac” of fluid that provides a buffer between two anatomical structures be that bone on tendon...
Following on from last week where the condition was described and risk factors outlined, this week we are looking at the treatment options for plantar fasciitis in runners. Please keep in mind this advice does not supplement getting in and seeing a practitioner face to...
by Neal Liu SportsMed Podiatrist
People often confuse the terms tendinitis, tendinosis and tendinopathy. These terms describe a variety of tendon conditions including inflammation, degeneration and injury.
Firstly, what is a tendon? The first thing to do is differentiate between a tendon and a ligament. Both are...