Strengthening the Foot and Ankle: Ankle and foot strengthening is very important in preventing all sorts of injuries including plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and tendinopathy. Here are some basic exercises to help: Toe Raises: Standing or sitting with your feet shoulder distance apart, try lifting your toes up off the ground, and slow and controlled…
There are many reasons as to why your foot and ankle could be bothering you. Some of the primary injuries we see here at LSTC are: Ankle sprains Plantar fasciitis Achilles Tendonitis Ankle sprains are a very common injury we treat here at LSTC. The most common ankle sprain is an inversion sprain which happens…
Choosing Footwear Usually when we go to pick out footwear, we often make our decisions based on: Our feet take on a lot of stress all day long. We often don’t think about the impact our feet take until the end of the day when they are sore or achy. When selecting footwear, think about…
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 such as the knee and also down into the foot. Typical ankle sprains (also known as “rolling” your ankle) can occur if the muscles on the medial and lateral…
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 activities such as standing, walking and using stairs difficult. A common injury we see is plantar Fasciitis. Causes Foot and ankle pain can stem from a number of factors. Some common…
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 also mean they have trouble going from a seated position to a standing one without pain. Even taking just a few steps can be painful due to muscle tightness…
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 activities such as standing, walking and using stairs difficult. It can also mean we have trouble going from a seated position to a standing one without pain. What causes…
Many of us may have or of had Plantar Fasciitis, and we are not alone! It is one of the more common foot injuries people experience. The pain can be caused by injury or an insidious onset. Some of the most common symptoms include stabbing or dull pain on bottom of our foot or by…
We spend a lot of time on our feet so it’s no wonder foot and ankle pain, and discomfort in the heel and arches are common problems for every age group.How do Foot and Ankle Problems Affect You?Foot and ankle problems make daily activities such as, walking, standing, using stairs,and running difficult. It also means…
Can you put your foot down without experiencing any pain or discomfort? We don’t typically give our feet much thought. However, when we think about it, our feet and ankles do quite a bit for us on a daily basis. They help propel us as we walk, they help us stay level when we are…
