Physiotherapy is an approach that treats medical conditions by improving physical function. There are various types of physiotherapy depending on the condition. Physical therapy is a type of
There are few things worse than being injured—particularly when it prevents you from working or doing the things you enjoy the most. It’s not unheard of for an
Many patients do not understand the benefits of cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis. Planter fasciitis is an overuse condition where the muscles and fascia of the arch become
Instead of supporting the arch with orthotics or recommending rigid motion control running shoes, Typically tell my patients to take off their shoes and strengthen their feet. Why?
Plantar fasciitis can be a frustrating condition to suffer from when it comes to foot pain. On some days it’s severe enough to prevent you from going to
The goal of the short foot exercise is to “shorten” the foot by contracting the intrinsic muscles to raise the medial longitudinal arch, or in science-speak, pulling the
The foot and ankle region is a common site for running pain–after all, it’s the first point of impact. Elastic, flexible calf muscles can soften the shock down
Here’s a guide from Runner’s World discussing when to see a doctor from running pain. If anyone has any specific injury questions, please feel free to ask in
Zimmerman’s left foot had been bothering him since late April, and he had missed two of Washington’s previous three games. Matt den Dekker was called up from Triple-A
If you want to feel instantly stronger and more stable during squats, deadlifts, and other lower-body exercises, try this simple trick: Kick off your shoes. That’s the latest
NEW STUDY PUBLISHED in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports Continuing on with some more information on plantar fasciitis, this next post was sent to
Without a doubt plantar fasciitis is the number one pathology that walks into any foot specialists practice on a daily basis. It has become an epidemic in our
Article by Dr. Nicholas Campitelli (Click to access Dr. Campitelli’s Office website) The debate is ongoing as to the use of minimalist shoes and running barefoot. Few studies
When looking at the traditional running shoe, or almost any shoe that is customary in our society, one observation becomes common- the heel. What is the reason that
Unless your running with an accentuated heel strike with an out-stretched leg well in front of your center of gravity then I say no. Why? Because there are
Here are is a great plant for treating plantar fasciitis which recently appeared in Runner’s World. Surprisingly, this is actually more beneficial then the advice most receive from
The USA today recently ran an article discussing why plantar fasciitis is sidelining athletes. Albert Pujols is currently the most prominent plantar fasciitis victim, with the Los Angeles
While in route to Chicago for board exams, I flipped thought the SkyMall magazine to again find humor in the products being sold for foot pain. Of particular
Visiting the Chicago Natural History Museum and thought I’d share some of the cool shoes our ancestors used to wear. I’m sure these may seem crazy looking and
I figured I would kick of May’s blog posts with a bang and discuss one of the most common pathologies we treat in podiatry. Heel pain. More specifically
Entering my 9th year of practice I’ve noticed something rather common amongst patients I see complaining of generalized foot pain. It’s the phrase, “I’ve tried several different pairs
Plantar fasciitis is an epidemic amongst our society and has resulted in numerous treatment plans that vary from one health care provider to another. Guidelines for treatment protocols
Plantar fasciitis is an epidemic in our society that plagues not only runners, but even sedentary individuals. The most likely explanation for the condition is overuse to the
Many of you reading this may have suffered from plantar fasciitis for years and were probably told to keep your motion control running shoes on and wear orthotics.
For the past 3 years, my use of orthotics in treating foot conditions, especially plantar fasciitis, has greatly decreased. As a result of being one of the leading
Unfortunate and sad news again in the running community as Ryan Hall has announced he is dropping out of the New York City Marathon due to “several nagging
After waiting months to see Ryan Hall compete in the Olympic Marathon, it was heartbreaking to see him walk off after running 10 miles. Months, or you could
Plantar fasciitis has become an epidemic in our society not only amongst runners, but even more so to the average person who may not even exercise. Over the