Body region

Foot & Ankle

Understand the ankle, Achilles, plantar fascia and foot structures behind common running, walking and sport injuries.

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Anatomy

Learn how the Achilles tendon connects the calf to the heel, what loads it, and how tendinopathy differs from a rupture.

Understand the ankle mortise, talus, tibia and fibula, how the ankle moves, and why ankle injuries can feel similar.

Understand the foot arches, tarsals and metatarsals, how they share load, and when midfoot pain needs assessment.

Learn what the ATFL, CFL and PTFL do, why they are injured in a rolled ankle, and when an ankle sprain needs assessment.

Learn what the plantar fascia is, how it supports the foot arch, and why it can be involved in first-step heel pain.

A sudden pop or kick-like pain in the calf can be an Achilles rupture. Learn the key signs and why urgent assessment matters.

Understand Achilles tendon pain, why it often develops gradually, what progressive loading means, and when to seek assessment.

A clear guide to a rolled ankle: ligament symptoms, early care, safe return to activity and red flags that need assessment.

Learn the typical pattern of a metatarsal stress fracture, why running through focal foot pain is risky, and when imaging is needed.

A practical guide to plantar fasciitis and first-step heel pain, including what commonly helps and symptoms that need assessment.

Turf toe is a sprain at the base of the big toe. Learn the common mechanism, when it needs imaging, and why push-off pain matters.