Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways The foot has a complex structure with 28 bones, 33 joints, and over ...

A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

Pain in the arch of the foot can be caused by a number of underlying conditions. Plantar fasciitis is the most common, but other causes may include posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, cavus foot, and ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Ice can help reduce swelling in posterior tibial ...

Supination of the foot occurs when your weight rolls onto the outer edges of your feet. Another name for supination is underpronation. In a normal stride, your foot should roll inward a bit (pronate) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who regularly wear high heels were found to have shorter calf muscle fibers and thicker, stiffer Achilles ...

Getting ready to put your summer sandals at the back of closet and break out high-heeled pumps? Consider the latest study examining the physical costs of adding height to your step. Compared with ...

Achilles injuries are rare, but doctors say they’ve seen a significant uptick in the number of cases in the last few years. Experts explain your treatment options.

Alafair Biosciences, Inc., a medical device company redefining soft-tissue protection in orthopedic surgery, announced today the first clinical use of its VersaCoat(TM) Flowable Hydrogel (VersaCoat(TM ...