Avoid These 4 with Achilles Tendon Pain (and How to Fix It)
My Achilles tendon started hurting one Sunday. And for good reason. Achilles tendon pain is a classic overuse injury. It afflicts middle-aged and older adults. And
Category: Foot & Ankle
3 Rules for Choosing the Right Shoe (Physical Therapist Explains)
Pain-free movement starts with choosing the right shoe for your foot structure and strengthening your feet. This quote sounds like it’s straight out of a
Tendon Pain 101: A Roadmap for Healthy Tendons
This article is a quick guide to what you need to know to overcome tendon pain and enjoy healthy, pain-free tendons. Tendons 101 Tendons attach muscles
An Odd Case of Ankle Pain
How are you most likely to get injured? Tweak your knee while playing pickup basketball? Wake up with neck pain from sleeping wrong? Pull a hamstring
Heat or Ice? (And is RICE Outdated?)
Ice packs and heating pads are top pain relief choices. But do they really work? And which option is better?
Why “Muscles Are Dumb” According to a PT
Muscles are the nervous system’s end-point. The body has muscles like a car has tires. It’s where all the work gets done.
The Comprehensive Guide to Plantar Fasciitis Rehab
Everything you need to know about plantar fasciitis rehab from an orthopedic expert – including the biggest risk factors and top 5 treatments for plantar fasciitis relief.