What Is Ankle Equinus? Ankle equinus is a condition in which the ankle joint cannot bend upward sufficiently. This can be due to tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles, or a bone block that blocks the ankle’s range of motion. When the ankle cannot bend upward properly, it’s said to be in “equinus.” This condition…
Outside of Ankle Pain- 5 Surprising Causes of Outer Ankle Pain
There are many reasons why you may experience outside of ankle pain. These reasons include peroneal tendonitis, lateral ankle sprains, sinus tarsi syndrome, OCD lesions, and fractures. In this article, you’ll learn the causes of outer ankle pain and how to treat it. What Causes Outer Ankle Pain? 1) Peroneal Tendonitis The peroneal muscles originate…
What Causes Anterior (Front) Ankle Pain?
If you are fairly active, you may have experienced pain in the front of your ankle at some point. You may notice that playing sports and moving your ankle up and down can aggravate your symptoms. Pain in the front of the ankle can be caused by many different conditions including anterior ankle impingement, extensor…
