FOOT INJURIES
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I have calculated that there are 4 possible injuries in this area that are commonly seen in athletes.
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Please see my injury suggestions below and visit our Self-Help Shop to see how I can help you feel better from home!
-EVE
If you get...
LOCALISED PAIN
Pain in the arch of your foot
BRUISING
In the arch of your foot
TENDERNESS
In the arch of your foot
REDUCED RANGE OF MOTION
In your foot
ABILITY TO WEIGHT BEAR
Pain while weight bearing/standing
REDNESS
In the arch of your foot
WEAKNESS
In your foot
POPPING SENSATION
Hearing or feeling a pop at the time of injury
SWELLING
In your foot
EXTRA INFO
Muscle spasm or tightening
*3+ icons= highly likely
then you may have...
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A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon (connects a muscle to a bone).
The abductor hallucis is the muscle in the foot that helps to move the big toe.
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If you believe you have an abductor hallucis sprain or strain and you would like EVE to tell you more please click the title above.
Visit the Self-Help Shop to start your recovery today!
Or take a look at EVE's top tips to prevent injury to reduce your chances of developing this injury!
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Common in...
(Click image for examples)
LOOK OUT...
Symptoms like redness and bruising may appear different on different coloured skin.
Bruising can sometimes be an indication that something more sinister is going on internally; if in doubt, get it checked out!
A visual deformity in these examples is different to swelling.