What cause ankle disorders?

The causes of ankle disorders vary and can include running, jumping, and overuse. Other common causes of ankle sprains and fractures include:

• twisting or rotating the ankle beyond the normal range of motion
• tripping or falling
• landing on the foot with increased force
• Other injuries that can lead to tendonitis in the ankle or Achilles tendonitis can be caused by:

Lack of conditioning for the muscles in the leg and foot
excess strain on the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel
bone spurs in the heel that rub on the Achilles tendon
untreated flat feet leading to additional stress on the posterior tibial tendon

• lack of conditioning for the muscles in the leg and foot
• excess strain on the Achilles tendon, the tendon that connects your calf muscles to your heel
• bone spurs in the heel that rub on the Achilles tendon
• untreated flat feet leading to additional stress on the posterior tibial tendon

Different types of arthritis (inflammation of joints and tissues) can also affect the foot and ankle:

• Osteoarthritis is a degenerative type of arthritis that typically begins in middle age and slowly progresses. Over time, cartilage between your bones becomes worn down. This results in pain and stiffness in your joints.
• Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease. It occurs when your body mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. RA affects your joints and also destroys cartilage.
• Post-traumatic arthritis occurs after an injury to your foot or ankle. Stress from the injury can cause your joints to become stiff or inflamed, even years after the injury occurred. The cartilage covering the ends of the bones will be diminished.