Archive for the ‘Foot and Ankle’ Category

5 of the Best Exercises for Chronic Ankle Instability

Many people falsely believe ankle sprains get better on their own.  Resting a sprained ankle and not getting the appropriate…

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5 of the best exercises for chronic ankle instability

5 Exercises for Stubborn Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common overuse injury in active teenagers, runners, and military personnel.  It is characterized by diffuse pain…

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Exercises for shin splints

Manual Therapy: Move Without Pain After An Ankle Sprain

Many people are frustrated by persistent pain long after suffering an ankle sprain. Almost 3 out of every 4 people…

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Manual therapy for ankle sprain

How to Overcome Stubborn Achilles Tendinitis with Eccentric Exercise

Sometimes Achilles tendon pain just won’t go away.  Achilles tendinitis is one of the most stubborn injuries we see in…

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Achilles tendonitis

Nighttime Leg Cramps: Perform These 3 Stretches Before Bed

Have you ever jumped out of bed with an intense cramp in your leg or foot?  Nighttime leg cramps occur…

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Night time cramps

Calf Muscle Strains:  Exercises for Your Best Recovery

Calf muscle strains are injuries to the muscles on the back of your leg, below your knee.  Two major muscles…

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Calf muscle strain

Painful Achilles Tendon? Learn the Right Exercises

Painful Achilles tendon problems are common in people who perform repetitive running and jumping activities.  It is also common in…

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Achilles Exercise

3 Plantar Fasciitis Stretches for Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in both athletes and older adults.  It is caused by…

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Plantar fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis: The Role of Physical Therapy

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most commonly treated types of foot pain in physical therapy.  Overuse or repetitive stress…

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plantar fasciitis treatment

Ankle Sprains: Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Sport

What are Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that people experience.  These injuries account for…

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physical therapy for ankle sprains