{"id":32611,"date":"2026-08-10T01:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T01:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neolee.com.my\/?p=32611"},"modified":"2026-08-10T02:26:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T02:26:39","slug":"4-common-foot-and-ankle-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/neolee.com.my\/cn\/4-common-foot-and-ankle-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Common Foot and Ankle Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, muscles and ligaments in each foot that work together to support your weight and enable you to move around. Foot and ankle injuries are common and they can be caused by a serious\u00a0accident, work, sports or something that occurs in daily life. If you\u2019re dealing with the symptoms of a foot or ankle issue, you should make an appointment with a qualified orthopaedic Foot and Ankle specialist to receive a proper diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Five Common Foot and Ankle Injuries<\/strong><\/h1>

1. Ankle Sprains<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Ankle sprains\u00a0are among the most common injuries we see when the\u00a0foot\u00a0twists, rolls, or turns\u00a0beyond its range of motion causing one or more ligaments to be overstretched or torn resulting in pain, swelling, and sometimes an inability to bear weight.\u00a0<\/p>

You may experience pain and stiffness a few days after injury, but it will often heal on its own with rest within two to four weeks for minor sprains.\u00a0Icing your ankle can help reduce swelling\u00a0as well. However,\u00a0high\u00a0ankle sprains, which\u00a0affect\u00a0the\u00a0ligaments just above the ankle,\u00a0are more severe. These types of injuries\u00a0may\u00a0require\u00a0advanced\u00a0sprain treatments, like\u00a0a brace or boot to keep the ankle straight while it heals which may take anywhere from six to twelve weeks to heal a severe sprain<\/p>

2.\u00a0<\/strong>Achilles Tendonitis & Achilles Rupture<\/strong><\/h3>

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body connecting the two primary calf muscles to the bone in the heel. Achilles Tendonitis (or Tears) is when you overwork this tendon causing inflammation and swelling which can be painful due to small tears\u00a0in the fibres of the middle portion of your tendon. It usually occurs when you do not warm up before a workout or sports and straining the calf muscles from repeated or intense movements. Achilles Rupture is a more severe injury from Tendonitis where the tendon connecting to the heel is completely severed. You may hear a snapping or popping noise when it happens followed by a sharp, sudden pain in the back of the ankle near the heel. While there are many home remedies to treat Tendonitis, a Rupture would most likely require surgery to reattach the severed tendon to the heel.<\/p>

3. Plantar Fasciitis<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition felt when people get up from bed and feel a stabbing pain in their heels when they take their first few steps. This condition occurs due to the inflammation of the plantar fascia which is a tendon located under the foot, stretching across the arch.\u00a0It\u2019s a thick band of tissue that\u00a0extends from\u00a0the\u00a0inner edge of\u00a0the\u00a0heel to the toes.\u00a0The discomfort typically happens when the area is aggravated. This injury is mostly experienced by high-impact sports, extra weight, and jobs that require walking or standing on hard surfaces for extensive periods. However, it can happen to anyone.<\/p>

4. Stress Fractures<\/strong><\/h3>

Stress Fractures are excessive and repetitive force that causes microscopic cracks in the bones. For athletes, it usually occurs on the foot and lower leg from intense workouts or activities such as basketball, dancing, or running and the supporting muscles do not have enough time to heal, transferring the stress to the bones which could potentially severe pain. The most common sites for stress fractures in the foot are the metatarsal bones, heel bone, navicular, talus, and sesamoids. The most common symptom of a stress fracture is pain and swelling on the top of the foot or on the outside of the ankle. You would need to have an x-ray or bone scan to diagnose the severity of the fracture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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RICE method<\/strong><\/h1>

R.I.C.E. stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation and it is a simple self-care and home remedy technique that helps reduce swelling, ease pain, and speed up healing for minor foot and ankle injuries.<\/p>