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What do ankle ligaments do?
help your foot heal :)
What are the bands of connective tissue found at ankle and wrist that help anchor muscle tendons?
what are the connective tissue
What is the venous foot pump?
The veins in the foot which help to pump back blood to the rest of the body. It works when we walk, thus pressure applied to the foot squeezes the blood back to the rest of the body. Otherwise, blood will always stagnate at the foot region due to gravitational pull.
How do you convert Foot-pounds per minute to British thermal units per hour..HELP?
Use this formula: foot-pounds per minute x0.0771 = BTU per hour
Does your body depend on other body system to functions at its best?
Yes! Lets take an example, we are exercising and our breathing system is working, other systems will also work like muscular system will work, it will help the body to move around. Nervous system also function, it'll help you to run by giving sensory impulses to foot, and to heart to pump blood. So these all functions are coordinated.
What kinds of medical problems does a drop foot brace help with?
Drop foot braces help with medical problems such as correcting deformed ankles and protecting injured ankles. It also offers ankle protection and maintains to position of the foot..
What is better to do with a hurt ankle in basketball wear a brace or use athletic tape?
No, the player wearing it my feel uncomfortable.
What is a soft foot drop brace?
Foot drop brace is a ankle foot orthotic encompassing the ankle joint and all or part of the foot . AFOs are externally applied, and are intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities. Standard hard plastic foot drop braces are made of hard plastic, molded into shape. The posterior extension runs up the knee, while the leading edge is inserted into the shoe. It's not uncommon for patient's to complain about the a hard plastic brace being uncomfortable due to restricting normal walking and scratching or even bruising of the skin. The alternative is a soft foot drop brace. Soft Foot Drop Brace is made of soft materials such as neoprene, soft leather, cloth and some type of elastic strapping to maintain the position of the foot and to help prevent plantar flexion. A soft foot drop brace is comfortable alternative to maintain the position of the foot and to help prevent plantar flexion with no scrathes or bruises from a hard plastic. See a Soft Foot Drop Brace pic; http://store.grandviewmedical.com/soft-foot-drop-brace.html
Will an ankle brace help with weak ankles?
They certainly can -- but without information on what you need help with this question is impossible to answer.
What do ankle ligaments do?
help your foot heal :)
What is afo for orthopedic leg braces?
AFO stands for Ankle-Foot Orthosis, it is a type of short-leg Brace to help support a weak ankle and keep it from rolling side to side but allows the ankle to go forward and back. It can be made either from a very hard type of thermo-plastic or it can be made from steel and leather
Why raise foot in ankle injury?
Raising the ankle will help reduce inflammation, since you're reducing the amount of blood going towards your feet.
What treatments are available to make the bruising around my sprained foot go away?
Generally, you want to keep off the foot/ankle. Icing the foot can help, and in some cases so can gentle massage. Also, you should try to keep the foot elevated when not in use.
In order to treat foot drop are foot orthotics worn 24hrs a day?
Yes, the best foot drop orthodic to use 24hrs is the Soft Foot Drop Brace at http://store.grandviewmedical.com/foleknsu.html There are also other solutions but if you have a foot drop problem you need some type of orthodic to help you walk.
Why is the tibia involved in the transfer of weight to the ankle and foot but not the fibula?
As the tibia approaches the ankle joint, the tibia broadens, and the medial border ends in the medial malleolus. The inferior surface of the tibia articulates with the proximal bone of the ankle; the medial malleolus provides medial support for this joint. whereas the lateral malleolus of the fibula only provides lateral stability to the ankle but does not help transfer weight to the ankle and foot.
What do you do if your foot pops with every step you take and you have a sprained ankle?
If your foot pops with every step you take and you have a sprained ankle, you need to see a doctor. You may have a broken bone that needs to be reset before it heals up. An orthopaedic doctor should be able to help you.
What is the name for doctor that treats inflammation of the feet?
A Podiatrist is an expert in all aspects of foot care and problems with the foot. Podiatric medicine is the only profession that dedicates itself exclusively to foot and ankle health and wellness. Podiatrists are highly trained medical specialists concerned with the examination, diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases affecting the foot, ankle and the lower leg by medical, surgical and biomechanical methods of treatment. Podiatrists are uniquely qualified among medical and health professionals to treat the foot and ankle based on their education, training and experience.
