Leg, Foot, and Ankle Health

Your legs, feet, and ankles make up the foundation that helps you stay active. Explore common conditions like plantar fasciitis and sprains that can cause pain, and learn about how they're treated.

Explore Leg, Foot & Ankle

All Causes of Pain Treatment & Surgery
arch pain
Causes of Arch Pain
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
foot pain
Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia) Causes and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
plantar fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
a physical therapist wrapping a man's foot in bandage
Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Swelling
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Achilles tendonitis
Treatment for Tendonitis of the Foot and Ankle
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
a woman's bare feet
Hallux Limitus as a Cause of Big Toe Pain
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Run off your heels
Overview, Functions and Disorders of the Subtalar Joint
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
medial ankle pain
Syndesmosis Ankle Ligament Injury
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Man on the couch with a broken ankle
Foot and Ankle Stress Fractures Causes and How to Heal
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Shock Wave Therapy for Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis
Shock Wave Therapy for Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Man massaging pregnant womans feet
Foot Pain and Leg Problems in Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
knee doctor xray
Understanding Bowed Legs in Children and Adults
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
A male person, having metatarsal pain in his left foot. XXL size image.
Ankle Joint Ligaments and Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Cramp in calf
Medial Gastrocnemius Strain Overview and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Photo of woman's ankle on treadmill.
Ankle Sprain Symptoms, Treatment and Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
woman with feet in pool water
5 Common Causes of Foot Pain
Medically reviewed by Lyle T. Modlin, DPM
Cramp in calf Typical pain in a jogger`s calf. XXL size image.
Is Your Calf Muscle Pain a Strain or Something Else?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
male doctor examining female patient's leg
What Is the Osteoarticular Transfer System Procedure?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Woman performing standing quad stretch
The Best Quadriceps Exercises to Build Stronger Thighs
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Straight leg raise test
How to Perform a Straight Leg Raise Test
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
woman pointing toe barefoot
Os Trigonum Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Runner with achilles tendon injury
Achilles Tendon Tear Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Anatomy of an ankle illustration
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ankle for Sports Medicine
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Photo of a man holding a painful thigh.
Thigh Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See A Doctor
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Woman lying on a bed with a broken leg
5 Kinds of Medial Malleolus Ankle Fractures
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
x-ray image of bone fracture at 5th Metatarsal left foot
Understanding the Jones Fracture of the Foot
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Peripheral Cyanosis
Peripheral Cyanosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
sciatica
Sciatica—Leg Pain Resulting From Nerve Compression
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
A man holding his leg in pain
IT Band Syndrome Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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4 Type of Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Ankle pain
5 Type of Surgeries Used to Treat Ankle Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Pain in hamstring muscles
The Hamstring Muscles and Common Injuries
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
A healing hip fracture.
Broken Bones in the Hip, Knee, or Ankle
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Man walking with crutches and boot after Achilles tendon surgery
Achilles Tendon Surgery: Preparation and Recovery
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
Your PT can assess your knee pain.
Knee Exercises for Patellofemoral Stress Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
ankle pain
Everything You Need to Know About Ankle Pain
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Woman's feet with ankle in black brace
Ankle Arthritis Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
A woman massaging her foot
Foot Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Conditions
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Close-up of a person's bandaged foot
Stress Fracture of the Foot
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Typical pain in a male jogger`s achilles tendon.
Can Cortisone Shots Treat an Achilles Tendon Injury?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Woman rubbing her feet
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA Palisades Interstate Park
What Is a Ruptured Achilles Tendon?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Man holding foot
5 Causes of Pain in the Big Toe Joint
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The Cardiovascular System
Venuous Insufficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Photo of a man performing calf raises in a gym.
Gastrocnemius Muscle: Anatomy, Function, and Conditions
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
A person kneels, their foot in the foreground. Their foot has a digital illustration of an glowing red x-ray image, the bones of their foot showing, as though the foot is painful.
Pain on the Bottom of Your Feet: Causes and Treatments
By Laken Brooks
A man massaging his toe cramps
5 Reasons Your Toes Are Cramping
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Young sport woman with injured ankle
What Is Sinus Tarsi Syndrome?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
foot pain
Are Nerve Problems Causing Your Foot Pain?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Foot and ankle
Anterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
heel pain
Heel Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Young woman with an injured ankle that is swelling
What Are the Causes of Ankle Swelling?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
a doctor holding a patient's foot
Posterior Heel Pain Symptoms and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Typical pain in a jogger's calf
Calf Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
torn achilles heel
Thompson Test for Torn Achilles Tendon
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Sprain of a foot
Overview of Tibial Plafond Fractures
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
foot pain
What Could Be Causing My Foot Pain?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
plantar fasciitis, heel pain, thyroid, hypothyroidism
Foot Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to See a Doctor
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Knee examination.
What You Should Know About Leg Pain
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
remedies for plantar fasciitis
Natural Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD