Lace bite

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Lace bite

Lace bite is an irritation of the

figure skaters. It is caused by friction between the tendon and tongue of the ice skate.[1]

Signs and symptoms

Common symptoms of lace bite include:[3]

  • Pain, tenderness, and swelling where the front of the ankle meets the foot
  • Discomfort with ankle motion, especially when pulling the foot up or turning it inward
  • A cracking sound when the front of the foot or ankle is moved or touched

Treatment

Prevention and treatment options for lace bite include:[4]

  • Tying the skate's laces outside-in instead of inside-out
  • Adjusting the skate's tongue position
  • Using a gel pad that covers the irritated section of the foot and ankle
  • Icing the foot and ankle after skating

Purpose-built socks also exist specifically for use with ice skates which contain padded areas around the typical friction points.

See also

References

  1. ^
    PMID 17970015
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  3. ^ "Sports Medicine: Anterior Tibialis Tendonitis". www.nationwidechildrens.org. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
  4. ^ "Spending a Year Testing Lace Bite Treatments for Hockey". Lace Bite Nerd. Retrieved 2022-10-20.

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