Foot & Ankle
Heel pain, tendon problems, sprains and forefoot conditions.
Foot and ankle pain is rarely mysterious once you know where it hurts and what makes it worse. These guides work through the most common diagnoses in turn.
Most conditions here improve with load management, footwear changes and a structured exercise programme long before surgery is discussed.
Guides in this topic
Plantar Fasciitis (Plantar Fasciopathy): Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
An evidence-based guide to plantar fasciitis: symptoms, causes, treatments, exercises, recovery and when to seek medical advice.
Achilles Tendinopathy: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Recovery
Learn about Achilles tendinopathy, including symptoms, diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, exercises, recovery and when surgery may be needed.
Ankle Sprains: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery
A complete patient guide to ankle sprains: which ligaments are injured, grading, the first 72 hours, rehabilitation, return to sport and when to seek help.
Ankle Arthritis: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to ankle arthritis: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, ankle fusion, total ankle replacement and recovery.
Bunion (Hallux Valgus): Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery
Learn about bunions (hallux valgus), including symptoms, causes, footwear advice, non-surgical treatment and when surgery may be appropriate.
Morton's Neuroma: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to Morton's neuroma: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, footwear advice, injections, surgery and recovery.