How Do I Get Rid of Tenisynovitis
July 30, 2010
Ankle – Foot
Ankle – Foot
Preparing for Your Own Ultimate Bucket List
July 29, 2010
As an endurance sport athlete currently training for the Arizona Ironman, if I created my “ultimate bucket list” it would show my bias towards triathlon, biking, and running. With enough grit, determination, training, and money you can check off your own ultimate bucket list. What else does it take? Definitely first on my list is a good certified coach. Many people undertake big-time endurance events with a book and some advice from friends. However, nothing beats a good coach who can guide you through all the little stuff that can make the difference between finishing well and ending up in the ... read more »
Ankle Pain and Swelling After Surgery
July 6, 2010
Question:
Dear TAI Experts: I have had about 8 surgeries on my foot for bunions and corrective surgery because they made my big toe too far apart and it was causing a lot of pain. But recently I shattered my ankle on that same foot and had surgery two times. One for the external bar thing to pull my bones back down and the second one was to put the plate and screws in to hold it together. This happened in mid April this year and it’s been 8 weeks after the last surgery. I have a boot brace on and can walk on it as much as I can tolerate it with my crutches, just no jumping or running. It is still very swollen when I just have my leg normal and it doesn’t bend. It’s still really stiff and it has sharp, burning, tingling, shocking smashed feeling of pain. Is that anyway normal? Is there anything anyone knows of to help releave the pain and help regain movement again and be able to walk again? ... read more »Sharp, Shooting Pain in Ankle
June 29, 2010