The tibialis posterior muscle is the leg muscle that points the foot down and in, and it plays a key role in keeping the arch of your foot stable during walking and running. Problems with this muscle can present themselves as pain on the inside of the ankle, a collapsing arch or difficulty standing on your toes.
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If you have a knee injury, staying in shape without making the knee worse is a major concern. Cardiovascular exercise is important for general health and also aids in healing injuries by providing freshly oxygenated blood cells to the area.
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The body creates scar tissue as a kind of glue to hold damaged tissues together after an injury or surgery. While immensely helpful in the recovery process, scar tissue can build excessively following an ankle injury or surgery, restricting mobility in your ankle.
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When you’re walking, the sensation of a popping hip joint can be very unnerving. Fortunately, a pain-free snapping or clicking in the hip region is rarely of immediate concern. In many cases, popping in your hip is the result of muscle and tissue imbalances that are often correctable by using stretches and exercises.
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Shoulder ligaments are fibrous bands that hold the bones of the region together and stabilize the shoulder joints. Sports injuries, trauma and repetitive stress can cause tears in one or more of the shoulder ligaments. These tears range from mild to severe.
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Feelings of stiffness and tightness are common following an ankle sprain. Swelling and pain often limit movement in the early days after the injury. As well, your doctor may advise against moving the ankle to allow the sprain to heal.
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