Dorsiflexion sounds like a complex medical term, but it simply means flexing your foot upward, similar to how it would bend if you were climbing a very steep hill. When you perform dorsiflexion with your foot, you are drawing your toes closer to your body,...
Bursitis of the heel is a condition in which the bursa–a fluid-filled sac located on the back of the heel bone–begins to swell due to overuse or injury. This condition is quite common in people who engage in excessive running, jumping, or walking, and can...
Running is one of the most common forms of exercise that people do, with millions of self-identified runners in this country alone. With so many people regularly getting out and going for a run, there are bound to be many different issues that afflict them after a...
Achilles Tendon Injuries: What You Need to Know Your Achilles tendon helps you perform all kind of basic movements such as walking, running, climbing stairs, or standing on your tip-toes. This long and somewhat springy band of tissue stretches from your heel to your...
The Most Common Foot Conditions and How to Treat Them Heel pain is likely the most common problem most podiatrist treat. Heel pain can happen for many reasons but the most common of these is a condition known as plantar fasciitis. This used to be called “heel...
When you have to spend more time at home Keep the skin around the back of your heels soft and comfortable by applying a rich cream twice a day- I like Vitamin E cream for over the counter. Keep your nails cut to a reasonable length- eventually you’ll get to put shoes...
