Achilles Tendinitis: The Tendon Along The Back Of The Ankle Becomes Inflamed
- Symptoms: pain the back of the ankle that is worse in the morning and after exercise, thickening of the tendon, swelling
- Causes: sudden increase in the amount or intensity of exercise, tight calves, bone spurs
Osteoarthritis: Joint Cartilage And The Underlying Bone Begin To Degrade
- Symptoms:Â pain and stiffness in the knees, tenderness, grating or cracking feeling, limited motion
- Causes:Â aging, family history
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Lining Of The Joints Becomes Inflamed And Irritated
- Symptoms: throbbing, aching pain that is worse in the morning and after periods of inactivity, stiffness in the joint, swelling, redness
- Causes: family history, high estrogen levels, smoking
Sprained Ankle: Ankle Ligaments Have Stretched More Than Normal, But Are Not Permanently Damaged
- Symptoms: pain around the ankle, swelling, bruising, unable to put weight on the ankle, tenderness
- Causes: sudden increase in activity level, abrupt change in direction or speed, landing awkwardly, collisions with an object or other person
