{"id":1677,"date":"2025-06-02T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/?page_id=1677"},"modified":"2025-06-02T16:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:15:04","slug":"ankle-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/ankle-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Ankle Conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Common Ankle Conditions<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Achilles Tendinopathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Achilles tendinopathy can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling around the heel<\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Information: NHS Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Information: NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This tendon can cause pain, stiffness and swelling on the inside (big toe) side of your ankle<\/strong>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Information: NHS Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: Video<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Ankle Sprains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can happen when you roll over on your ankle. This most commonly sprains the ligaments on the outside (little toe) side of your ankle. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: Edinburgh Orthopaedics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More exercises: Ankle sprain exercises<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Heel Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also known as plantar fasciopathy or plantarfasciitis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: NHS Lothian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Information: NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Ankle Osteoarthritis <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This describes pain and stiffness that can occur as part of the natural aging process, though not everyone with age related changes will experience pain. Genetics, lifestyle factors and certain medical conditions can increase the risk of painful arthritis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information: Versus Arthritis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises: NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The advice on this page does not replace a medical opinion.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discuss your needs with a health professional if you have any concerns. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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