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 spur” but we have long ago learned that this...
The Achilles tendon is the thickest tendon in the human body. It connects the bones of the calf and heel. Because it’s such a frequently and heavily used part of the body, it’s vulnerable to a number of problems including rupture, inflammation and degeneration...
Achilles tendonitis is a common cause of ankle injuries, especially if you’re an active in sports. In the past, treatment may well have involved surgery, but these days there are a number of non-invasive options which may help you. Here are three: Rest It...
When it comes to adult athletics, foot and ankle injuries are nothing out of the ordinary. Whether it’s a weekly game of basketball, a league tennis tournament, or training for a marathon, feet and ankles take a lot of abuse. It can be surprising when an injury...
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,...
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...
