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Ligaments are very similar to tendons. The difference is that tendons attach muscles to bones. Both of these structures are made up of small fibers of a material called collagen. The collagen fibers are bundled together to form a rope-like structure. Ligaments and tendons come in many different sizes, and like rope, are made up of many smaller fibers. The thicker the ligament or tendon the stronger it is. The large Achilles tendon is the most important tendon for walking, running, and jumping.
It attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone to allow us to rise up on our toes. The posterior tibial tendon attaches one of the smaller muscles of the calf to the underside of the foot. This tendon helps support the arch and allows us to turn the foot inward. The toes have tendons attached on the bottom that bend the toes down and attached on the top of the toes that straighten the toes.
The anterior tibial tendon allows us to raise the foot. Two tendons run behind the outer bump of the ankle lateral malleolus and attach to the outside edge of the foot. These two tendons help turn the foot outward. Many small ligaments hold the bones of the foot together. Most of these ligaments form part of the joint capsule around each of the joints of the foot.
Here, learn about its anatomy, functions, and the kinds of health problems that can occur. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. Read this next. Cuboid Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Flexor digitorum brevis Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Dorsal calcaneocuboid ligament Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network.
Dorsal tarsometatarsal ligament Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Distal phalanges foot Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Intermediate cuneiform Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Flexor digiti minimi brevis foot Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. Middle phalanges foot Medically reviewed by the Healthline Medical Network. PTTD pain typically occurs in the inner part of the ankle and back of the calf.
The pain usually occurs while running or walking briskly and goes away once a person stops. Flat feet can occur in children or adults. In many cases, flat feet cause no issues, but they can also cause a person to experience pain in the arch, other areas of the foot, legs, ankles, and back.
A person may not realize they have flat feet until symptoms occur. A doctor may recommend using supportive shoes or inserts to help provide additional support for the arch. In some cases, home treatments and stretching are not enough to relieve pain.
If this is the case, a doctor or podiatrist may recommend one or more of the following:. While undergoing treatment, a person should still consider home remedies and stretches to help alleviate the pain. A person should not attempt these if a doctor advises them not to move the foot.
In addition, there are a few different techniques a person can do to help alleviate pain and make the arch less prone to injury. These include:. When a person stretches their calves, they can relieve pain and pressure on the arch of the foot.
To perform a calf stretch:. A person can use a small tennis ball or foam roller to perform a massaging stretch on the foot. This technique is easiest to do while sitting. A person may feel an injury to the arch directly in the area. It is also possible to feel pain or discomfort in other areas, including the:.
In some cases, a person may feel the worst pain in the morning. However, most people will experience worse pain during activities, including standing, that directly involves the feet.
For occasional pain, resting, ice, and stretching are usually sufficient.
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