Synovitis Synovitis is inflammation of the tissues that line a joint. It is comm [...]

Swollen Feet Swelling of the feet may be due to many factors, including trauma, [...]

Shin Splints “Shin splints” is a term to describe pain and swelling in the front [...]

What is a Sesamoid? A sesamoid is a bone embedded in a tendon. Sesamoids are fou [...]

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which ce [...]

Restless Legs An uncontrolled urge to move one’s legs is referred to as "restles [...]

R.I.C.E. Protocol Rest: Stay off the injured (foot/ankle). Walking may cause fur [...]

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) What Is PTTD? The posterior tibial te [...]

What Are the Peroneal Tendons? A tendon is a band of tissue that connects a musc [...]

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a condition in which bo [...]