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Orthopedics
Leg, Foot & Ankle
Leg, Foot, and Ankle Treatment and Surgery
While some pain in your foot or ankle may be treated with medication, surgery may be required. Explore common treatment options for orthopedic problems so you know what to expect.
Got Plantar Fasciitis? Try These Stretches to Find Relief
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Do You Need Surgery for a Torn Achilles Tendon?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Range of Motion Exercises After a Sprained Ankle
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis with an Ice Bottle Massage
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Top 10 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Ankle Sprain Surgery Overview
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
6 Steps to Rehab a Sprained Ankle
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
The Best Leg Strengthening Exercises After a Leg Injury or Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
What to Expect From Physical Therapy After an Ankle Fracture
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
4 Exercises to Correct Foot Drop and Anterior Tibialis Weakness
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
What Is Causing Your Achilles Tendon Pain?
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
7 Step Exercise Program after a Hamstring Strain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
PT-Approved Exercises for Strengthening Your Calf Muscles
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Using a Simple Effective Stretch for Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
What You Need to Do About a Broken Ankle
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Bunion Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Expect These Physical Therapy Techniques for a Drop Foot
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
7 Things to Do Right Now To Treat Your Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Isometric Gluteus Medius Strengthening Exercise
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
8 Ways to Treat and Prevent an Achilles Tendonitis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Ankle Fusion Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Using Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to Treat Foot Drop
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Can Arthroscopic Ankle Surgery Treat Your Ankle Pain?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
The Best Iliotibial Band Stretch in the World
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Ankle Replacement Surgery as an Option for Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
What to Expect When Having Plantar Fascia Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Improve Your Quad Strength with the Simple Short Arc Quad Exercise
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Cheilectomy Surgery for Big Toe Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD