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Alleviating Heel Pain with Physical Therapy

Heel pain can be a complex problem, but many times it results just from overuse of the foot.   Heel pain can also result from running, especially with poor form, shoes with insufficient support, a sudden injury to the heel, and physical conditions, such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, a pinched nerve at the back ofContinue Reading »

Shape Shoes- Good or bad?

My wife has been asking me a about using these shoes and the possible downsides  for her low back, hip and knees and ankles.  I always get concerned when we alter the biomechanics of our walking through using weights, radically different shoe wear, etc.  Things to consider when wearing shape shoes: If you have hadContinue Reading »

Using Physical Therapy for a Safer Run

Using Physical Therapy for a Safer Run

Running may seem like a simple activity, one that results in many health benefits, but it can bring with it the risk of related injuries. This is especially true during the warm summer months, when outdoor running is more pleasurable. Fortunately, proper training can help to reduce this risk. Most running injuries occur from overtraining,Continue Reading »