What’s happening at My Ankle.

Do you suffer from ankle pain or a painful heel? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is non-invasive out patient procedure for the treatment of certain painful conditions of the heel such as plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy.   Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy The treatment involves the use of an Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy device. Your […]

Tendinopathy describes an unhappy tendon. There is a lot of confusion between the terms tendinitis, tendinopathy, tendonopathy, and tendinosis. Generally, the terms can be used interchangeably. However, the agreed term nowadays is tendinopathy as a catch-all.   Achilles Tendinopathy   A tendon connects a muscle to a bone.  Think of a tendon as being a […]

More and more people are taking up running. It’s great for your cardiovascular and mental health, it lowers your risk of diabetes and obesity and keeps you alert and fit. In this article, we’re going to explore some common running injuries!     Common Running Injuries   It’s logical to think that pounding your joints ...

Ankle arthritis can affect your quality of life as much as end stage heart failure. In this article we explore ankle arthritis and osteoarthritis.    What Is Ankle Arthritis?   What goes wrong in ankle arthritis? In ankle arthritis, the cartilage is worn and the bone starts to rub on the bone. Resulting in ankle […]

Ankle fusion, also known as arthrodesis, is a surgical procedure that is often recommended for patients suffering from severe arthritis or other debilitating conditions in the ankle joint. This procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve stability by fusing the bones of the ankle together, eliminating the joint entirely. Here’s what you need to know […]