Ankle Joint

The ankle or ankle joint, or more simply the ankle, is the joint that joins the bones of the shin to the end of the foot. Through the shinbone, the weight of the body is transferred from the shin to the end of the foot, as a result of which the body is supported.

Ankle Joint
Brief description

Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury primarily to the Achilles tendon, located in the back and lower part of the foot.

Symptom

Mild pain experienced by the patient behind the heel after vigorous running or climbing/descending stairs.

Brief description

An ankle sprain is a common injury and is caused when the ligaments in the ankle are stressed and stretched or torn.

Symptom

Pain on the outside of the ankle at rest but also during movement, edema (swelling) of different degrees, etc.

Treatment

The goal is to restore mobility in the ankle area, strengthen the musculature, improve stability in the injured area, and prevent or improve instability.

Brief description

An overuse injury that affects the ligaments that form a capsule around a joint.

Symptom

Pain, difficulty putting on shoes, pain when walking.

Treatment

Physiotherapy.

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