Build Foot Strength to Prevent Injuries
Did you know your abdominal muscles aren’t your body’s only core muscles you need to be strengthening? At a recent medical conference, Irene S. Davis, Ph.D., PT, FACSM, FAPTA, FASB, professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical...
Runners: 3 Common Causes of Foot Pain
Your foot is an incredible machine comprised of bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles all working in harmony as you run. But, as a runner, you probably have a love-hate relationship with your feet. These feelings can be for several reasons. Maybe you’ve had...Differentiating Acute and Overuse Foot and Ankle Injuries
When the weather warms up, most people tend to get more active, whether it’s walking around the neighborhood, running in a 5K, playing a round of golf or hiking in a park. People like to get outside and keep healthy. However, activities like these can put a lot of...Platelet Therapy Helps Heal Foot & Ankle Injuries
Are you an athlete with a sports-related tendon injury? Or, maybe you’re not an athlete but still suffer from an overuse injury like plantar fasciitis. Tendon injuries in your foot or ankle can be very painful. While traditional treatments like rest, ice and...What’s Causing Your Foot Pain?
Photo credit: iStockphoto/paisan191Do your feet hurt when you walk? You might think you have a heel spur, but there’s more than one culprit that can contribute to foot pain. Could Your Pain Be a Heel Spur?A heel spur is caused by calcium deposits on the underside of...Is Foot Pain Throwing Off Your Golf Swing?
If you have sore feet, you know that playing a round of golf can be painful and challenging. You could just ride around the course in a golf cart to alleviate the pain from walking. But, pain in your big toe, forefoot and heel can actually affect your golf swing,...Are You Having a Flip-Flop Foot Fiasco?
From the pool to the office to an evening out on the town, flip-flops have become a summer staple. But wearing flip-flops for an extended period of time can cause you long-term orthopedic problems like plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common, chronic...Don’t Let Foot Pain Ruin Your Vacation
Summer is a popular time to take a vacation. Some people want nothing more than to lounge around the pool or lie on the beach the whole time they’re away. Other people pack their vacation time with a constant stream of historical sites, museums and other places of...Flip-Flops through the Ages: Still the Cause of Foot Pain
Seems like you can’t go anywhere without seeing someone wearing flip-flops. Heck, they’ve even been worn to the White House to see the President. There’s no denying that flip-flops are a summer shoe staple (although some people seem to think you can wear them in...Housework: A Pain in the … Feet and Back
Did you know that today is National No Housework Day? That’s a right – a whole day to spend doing anything other than housework. Seems too good to be true – doesn’t it? A 2008 study found that American women spend at least 17 hours a week cleaning their homes....Uggs Are Ugly to Your Feet
Sheepskin-lined boots, like Uggs and the various knock-offs, may keep your feet toasty in the winter, but they actually harm your feet. When Uggs were first introduced, they were a favorite among surfers. But in the mid-2000s, celebrities, like Britney Spears and...Celebrate the Holidays without High-Heel Foot Pain
It’s the holidays and time for holiday parties. You’ve got the cute cocktail dress and a pair of killer high heels. And if you’re planning to dance the night away, more than likely, you’re going to wake up the next morning with foot pain or a “high-heel hangover.” Did...Plantar Fasciitis: How to Obtain Pain Relief
As we discussed in a previous blog post, plantar fasciitis is the most common foot pain complaint. Several factors can lead to the development of plantar fasciitis: age, gender, certain types of exercises, excess weight, overuse of the plantar fascia, incorrect foot...Plantar Fasciitis: Are You in Danger of Getting It?
The #1 most common foot pain complaint is plantar fasciitis. Each year it affects millions of Americans. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament, a band of tissue that runs from your heel bone across the bottom of your foot to your toes,...Tackle Your Foot Problems Before They Sack You
It’s autumn once again. And time for enjoying some rousing games of football. Whether you’re a high school, college, pro, or recreational player, football can be rough on your body, especially your feet and ankles. The tackles, falls, and quick movements on your feet...Foot Pain Can Hurt Your Golf Game
Have you noticed your feet hurt as you walk the last half of the golf course? Has your golf swing seemed off? Well, foot pain may be affecting your golf swing. Proper Golf Swing Bio-Mechanics A correct golf swing depends upon the proper placement and movement of your...Plantar Fasciitis: Avoid a Flip-Flop Fiasco this Summer
Now that the temperature has reached 90+ degrees, many people, especially teens and young adults, are sporting flip-flops. While flip-flops are certainly cooler and more comfortable to wear in the summer, they can cause a common, chronic inflammatory foot condition...Heel Pain? Get Help!
The plantar fascia is the part of the foot that acts like a shock absorbing bowstring, supporting the arch in your foot. Plantar meaning the bottom side, and fascia is the name of the tissue in this area. Fascia is not muscle, not bone, not cartilage, not ligament, not tendon, it is a tissue all it’s own. This fascia tissue is made up of billions of tiny fibers similar to the fibers in a piece of elastic or Lycra. If the tension on that bowstring (fascia tissue) becomes too great, minute tears can occur creating pain and inflammation. The result is foot pain. Foot pain is no fun.
