Text Box: General Ankle / Foot Information     * The basic anatomy of the foot and ankle;     * Common ailments of the foot and ankle;     * Ways to reduce the risk of injury;     * Exercises to do at home; and     * Physical therapy treatments.  more... 1.  Ankle Sprains / Instability Most people have twisted an ankle at some point in their life. But if your ankle gets swollen and painful after you twist it, you have most likely sprained it. This means you have stretched and possibly torn the ligaments in your ankle. See a picture of an ankle sprain.  more... 2.  Fractures (Broken Bones) Many people experience a broken bone (fracture) at some point in their lives. A broken ankle or broken foot is common. After all, you have 26 bones in each foot and three bones in each ankle joint. And these bones are susceptible to stress, stubbing, twisting and trauma.  more... 3.  Achilles Tendonitis and Rupture The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. It is the biggest tendon in the human body and allows you to rise up on your toes and push off while walking or running.  more... 4.  Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis (pronounced "PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus") is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and irritated (inflamed). Then your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you stand or walk.  more... 5.  Stress Fractures Stress fractures are tiny cracks in a bone. Stress fractures are caused by the repetitive application of force, often by overuse - such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances. Stress fractures also can arise from normal use of a bone that's been weakened by a condition such as osteoporosis.  more...

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