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In human anatomy, the ankle joint is formed where the foot and the leg meet. The ankle, or talocrural joint, is a synovial hinge joint that connects the distal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus bone in the foot. The articulation between the tibia and the talus bears more weight than between the smaller fibula and the talus. The...


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Do arthritic changes in the ankle joint mean that I have to give up walking...
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First thing in the morning before getting out of bed do 20 foot flexes - toes straight out, then flex the foot back. Then rotate the ankles 10 times...

Asked by Braveheart - 18 months ago

How to prevent and treat ankle joint pain at home?
I know that I should be on glucosamine for my joints(mainly my shoulders) and I...

Joint pain or stiffness of the joint may be caused by overexertion, injuries, arthritis, muscle pain, bursitis and other diseases. Depending on the cause of the joint pain, joints on...

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  • Noisy ankle joints? Knowledge. - 3 replies

    Is it normal to have ankle joints that crack when you walk? This doesn't seem to be as bad as it was when I was younger, but ever since I was a kid, I've had...

    Aug 12, 2006

  • Ankle Joint Equinus vs Talar Equinus - 16 replies

    Dear Forum Users; When I post in this forum I regularly refer to Ankle Joint Equinus, AJE , in reference to a limitation of ankle joint Dorsiflexion, DFion, range of motion. Unfortunately when

    Sep 14, 2008

  • Worn out ankle joint - 2 replies

    Hi I have a worn out ankle joint which was diagnosed following a ct scan and arthroscopy to reduce or replacement in the future. What i would like is some advice on how to manage my...

    Sep 01, 2008

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Joint Protection For People With Hand Arthritis

Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.

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Hand Exercises for Arthritis

Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.

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