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Shin Splints
SYMPTOMS
- Aching along front of shin, at beginning of or after activity
- Pain along inside (medial) part of lower leg
- Generally develops gradually over weeks or months
- May have swelling in lower leg (in area of pain)
Runner’s Knee
SYMPTOMS
PAIN
- Along the medial (inner) aspect of the kneecap or just below the kneecap
- When using stairs or going up/down hills
- Worse after prolonged sitting with the knees bent
- More of a dull ache
- Cracking or grating in the knee
- Eventually, knee may want to “catch” and may feel like it wants to give out
Neuromas
SYMPTOMS
- Pain in area of “ball of foot”
- Burning or tingling sensation in the foot and maybe some numbness
- Cramping may also occur
- No swelling or bumps
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
SYMPTOMS
- Pain experienced on the lateral (outer) side of the knee
- Pain sometimes experienced in lateral thigh or lateral hip
- The degree of discomfort can range from a dull aching to a sharp stabbing pain
- The pain is usually not localized but covers a larger area
Hip Pain
SYMPTOMS
- Pain along the lateral (outside) of the hip
- Pain when ascending stairs and/or getting up from a seated
position - Pain associated with standing for long periods or for sitting for
extended periods - May have trouble sleeping
- May have limited range of motion of the hip
Heel Pain / Plantar Fasciitis
SYMPTOMS
- Pain experienced under the heel and/or along the arch of the foot.
- Most painful with the first steps in the morning and after prolonged sitting.
- Dull intermittent pain which can progress to sharp persistent pain.
- General stiffness felt in foot/ankle.
Chronic Low Back Pain
SYMPTOMS
- Pain in the low back, possibly radiating into the buttocks or down
the leg - A general aching in low back; may include stiffness
- Restricted range of motion
- Pain can be felt with prolonged sitting, prolonged standing or when
going from sitting to standing
Bunions
SYMPTOMS
- Painful area around the big toe joint which may be red and swollen
- The big toe may be stiff and not want to bend and may be painful
Achilles Tendon Injuries
SYMPTOMS
- Pain along the achilles tendon during/after activity
- Swelling over the distal 1-3 inches of the Achilles tendon (see picture)
- Tender to touch
- Pain associated with or when trying to raise up on the toes, or with
- stretching of the calf/Achilles tendon
- Limited range of motion and stiffness