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Plantar Fasciitis
Foot pain is very common. It can be caused by many different factors including poor footwear, low arches, high arches, and inflammation of the plantar fascia. When there is inflammation of the plantar fascia, it is called plantar fasciitis. This is one of the most common reasons for someone to experience foot pain.
What is Plantar Fascia?
The plantar fascia is a connective tissue that extends along the bottom of your feet.
Read full blogProper Sitting Posture
We sit for a good majority of our day whether it is at work, at home, or at school. It is important to ensure that you are sitting with good posture so that you can prevent any injuries from forming in the future.
When sitting, here are some tips to remember:
- Find a chair that is comfortable and can support your back.
- Sit so that both of your feet touch the floor, and your ankles are not behind your knees or legs crossed.
Common Running Injuries & Prevention
Running is a great way to work on your cardiovascular health and to maintain your overall level of fitness but is associated with several types of injuries.
Some of the most common running injuries we see here are:
- Shin Splints
- Pain in the front or sides of your shins
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Pain in the front of the knee from your kneecap tracking improperly
- IT Band Friction Syndrome
- Pain on the outside of your knee from overuse
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pain on the bottom of your foot from tightening of the plantar fascia
- Ankle Sprains
- Pain in the ankles from either instability or trauma during a run
Most of these injuries are caused by overuse with running.
Read full blogWhiplash Injuries
Whiplash is a term usually used to describe injuries that occur as a result of a sudden quick movement in one direction followed by a sudden stop of movement. Generally whiplash injuries are associated with motor vehicle accidents but it can also results from sports accidents of falls/trauma. Whiplash injuries cause damage to the soft tissues and can also be referred to muscle strain injuries of the neck.
Symptoms that can occur as a result include:
- pain
- stiffness
- loss of cervical mobility
- muscle spasms
- headache
Can physical therapy help?
Read full blogHow does Physical Therapy Help with Balance?
Physical therapists are movement experts. They improve quality of life through hands on care, patient education and prescribed movement no matter what the diagnosis is. If you are losing your balance and are feeling frustrated, keep reading. Physical Therapy might be the place for you!
Are you noticing that you are having a hard time sitting or standing upright, feel like you are falling over when walking and just not as stable as you use to be?
Read full blog3 Most Common Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder pain and weakness are some of the most common reasons people seek help from a medical professional. The design of the shoulder as a ball and socket joint whereas the rounded head of the humerus articulates with the cup-like depression of the scapula giving it a wide degree of movement is why the shoulder is so commonly injured. This joint is held together by an extensive group of muscles and ligaments that can be weakened by certain types of repetitive forces.
Read full blogAll You Need to Know About ACL Injuries!
Many young athletes unfortunately will injure their ACL during their sports seasons. The ACL is one of the four important ligaments that hold your knee together. The four ligaments of your knee are the:
- ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
- PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)
- MCL (medial collateral ligament)
- LCL (lateral collateral ligament)
Unfortunately, the ACL is the most injured ligament in the knee.
What is the ACL and why does it matter if I injure it?
The ACL is one of the primary ligaments that holds together the bones in your knee.
Read full blogPreparing for an Upcoming Sports Season?
An impending sports season can be daunting when you feel like you’re not ready. But, there are many steps you can take to make sure your mind and body are prepared! Read below to see what actions you can take to make sure you are ready to perform at your best this season! This isn’t a comprehensive list, but a good start to get you going!
Condition!
To perform at it’s best, your body needs to be adapted to its demands.
Read full blogWhy Do Our Knees Pop and Crackle?
Knee noise in the form of a crack, click, or pop is very common. It may be caused by simple soft tissue catching or by more serious damage to the bearing surface of the joint: the articular cartilage.
No worries: Painless clicks & pops
The rice crispy noises coming from your knee is common and this is called crepitus. Sometimes the noise is due to tiny air bubbles inside the joint fluid, which build up with changes in joint pressure.
Read full blogAnkle Sprains
Ankle sprains are a common injury for people. Ankle sprains are when your ankle “rolls” either in or out and causes the ligaments in your joint to stretch. The most common ankle sprain is when your foot rolls inward and you have pain on the outside of your ankle. This can happen from playing sports, or just stepping off a curb wrong. If not treated properly you can have chronic problems with your ankle such as:
- Decreased rain of motion
- Recurring ankle sprains
- Pain
When ankle sprains first happen you might experience any of the following signs or symptoms:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness in or around the ankle
- Limited range of motion
- Inability to bear weight
- Pain with ankle or toe movement
To help with the initial pain of the ankle sprains:
- Elevate your ankle
- Ice your ankle as soon as you can for no more than 20 minutes
- Wrap your ankle with an ACE or compression wrap to help reduce some of the swelling
You should consult a medical profession to make sure your ankle injury not anything more serious and to help get you back to your favorite activities.
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