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Physical Therapy
May 26, 2020
Ankle sprains are some of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with approximately 25,000 people spraining their ankle every day (1). An ankle sprain occurs usually when...
Physical Therapy
May 21, 2020
What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles tendon is the strongest and largest tendon in our bodies. It connects the calf muscle to your heel (at...
Foot and Ankle Pain
May 13, 2020
Fallen arches are otherwise known as “flat feet”. Essentially, the area in the bottom of your foot where an arch should be is no longer there...
Foot and Ankle Pain
May 6, 2020
Plantar Fasciitis is a fancy term for foot pain that is usually in your heel and/or arch of the foot that is caused by irritation of...
Foot and Ankle
January 16, 2020
Overall ankle weakness can lead to a number of injuries, not only with the ankle joint specifically but it can lead to injuries at other joints...
Physical Therapy
December 27, 2019
It’s common, no matter our age, to experience foot and ankle pain, or discomfort in our heels and arches. This discomfort and pain makes daily, functional...
Physical Therapy
December 24, 2019
Foot and ankle problems make daily, functional activities such as standing, walking and using stairs difficult. In addition to the daily functions mentioned above, it can...
Physical Therapy
December 17, 2019
10,000 steps is the Center for Disease Control & Prevention recommended step count for a day. While we are all shooting to hit those 10,000 steps...
Physical Therapy
December 13, 2019
Foot and ankle conditions are very common for every age group. Even if it's just general discomfort, foot and ankle conditions cause a lot of problems...
Physical Therapy
November 12, 2019
Foot and ankle pain, and discomfort in the heel and arches are common problems for every age group. This type of discomfort and pain makes daily, functional...
Foot and Ankle
October 18, 2019
Defining Ankle SprainsAnkle sprains are a common injury in sports and are a result of excessive stress on either side of the ankle causing excessive motion...
Physical Therapy
October 17, 2019
Extended time using sandals over the summer can result in pain and/or other symptoms of the foot and ankle. Why wearing sandals and flip-flops can cause...
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