Latrice Brentnall

Your Foot Problems Data Base

Entries from 2015-05-01 to 1 month

Treating Calcaneal Apophysitis

Overview Sever?s disease is repetitive micro trauma or overuse of the heel in young athletes. Sever?s is caused by overloading the insertion of the Achilles tendon onto the calcaneus and the apophyseal growth plate. Active Children (7 to 1…

Achilles Tendon Rupture Thompson Testing

Overview An Achilles tendon rupture, or tear, is a common condition. This typically occurs in the unconditioned individual who sustains the rupture while playing sports, or perhaps, from tripping. There is a vigorous contraction of the mus…