Stress Fractures
Foot and ankle stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone caused by overuse or repetitive stress, commonly seen in athletes and those who suddenly increase activity levels.
How To Isolate Toe for Plantar Plate Pain
Sometimes we injure our Plantar Plate doing various activities. It is important to look after it and manage the pain that it might cause. In this video Dr. Cook goes over how to tape a toe for Plantar Plate pain.
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Bone Grafting
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Achilles Tendonitis
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