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...
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...
Flying Pig 4-way with Cheese training continues for this avid runner. The mileage is ramping up and hill repeats seem to be on my list of favorite things to do right now. My legs are finally catching back up to where I was before my injury in November (yes,...
Foot care for a busy business professional might not be the first thing you consider. As a business owner, rarely do you get to take the easy way. You are either sitting behind your desk pouring over numbers, figures or e-mails or you are up on your feet all day...
