Professional tennis player and former number one ranked tennis player in the world Kim Clijsters had to withdraw from Wimbledon this week because of a recent foot injury. Reports have indicated an injury to a ligament or tendon injury on the bottom of her foot. This injury is more than likely involving the abductor hallucis muscle/tendon (major tendon on the inside of the foot)or inside band of the plantar fascia ligament. This injury can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to heal. The course of treatment typically involves immobilization with a cam walker boot and aggressive physical therapy. Below are two links on information on this injury and treatment options.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/16/sports/tennis/wimbledon-foot-injury-sidelines-kim-clijsters.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XGGq78c0Vk
