Tag Archive for: foot pain

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Foot Pain Causes

Foot pain can be caused by various factors, ranging from lifestyle choices to medical conditions. Common causes include: Improper footwear: Wearing ill-fitting shoes or high heels can lead to foot pain Overuse and injuries: Prolonged…

Plantar Fasciitis : The Latest research

Summary Notes for Management of Plantar Heel Pain (PHP) by Morrissey et al, BJSM 2021   Objective The study aims to develop evidence-based best practices for managing PHP by combining findings from a systematic review, expert interviews,…

Orthotics for Foot Pain

Orthotics can provide effective relief for various types of foot pain. They work by redistributing weight, relieving pressure on sensitive areas, providing cushioning, and correcting gait and structural abnormalities. Types of Orthotics   Rigid…

Learn more about Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic energy waves to stimulate healing in various musculoskeletal conditions. It is particularly effective for stubborn tendon…
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Updated Research on Ankle sprains

Ankle Sprains  Ankle sprains tend to affect many athletes, especially when involved with soccer, baseball, basketball, trail running,  tennis and other court sports. But they can unexpectedly happen to anyone at anytime!  Fortunately,…
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Plantar Fasciitis Research Update

 Plantar Fasciitis Research Plantar fasciitis affects a lot of people and it tends to limit us from doing the activities we enjoy on our feet. The classic symptom is pain with our first few steps in the morning or after getting up from prolonged…
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Tracking Progress and Getting Stronger

TRACKING YOUR INJURY RECOVERY PROGRESS Recovering from an injury takes time and tracking your injury recovery progress can be a challenging time for you. Your recovery process can be influenced by a large number of factors all influencing…
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Plantar Fasciitis – Our arch enemy

Plantar fasciitis may sound like a new gardening fad, rather than the straining of the ‘plantar fascia’, or put in simple terms the band (fascia) of the foot (plantar). Known as ‘joggers heel’ because of the high incidence of this condition…
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Exercise for Bone Health

Exercise and Bone Health Most people are familiar with many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and stroke, and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity…