Is plantar fasciitis to blame for your knee pain?
Plantar fasciitis accounts for about 15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional medical care. Although it is primarily associated with heel pain and stiffness, plantar fasciitis can also cause pain and discomfort in other parts of the body, including the knee. Plantar fasciitis can affect people of all age groups and activity levels. Whether you’re […]
Pain on top of your foot near the ankle: Causes and PT treatments
Walking, running and jumping all seem like activities of the past when you’re living with ongoing pain on the top of your foot. Pain in this area can flare up whenever you put pressure on your foot and ankle or when you try to move it. There are a few different conditions that can cause […]
What to do if you’re waking up with stiff ankles in the morning
Stiff ankles in the morning can make it difficult to do nearly any everyday task. From walking to the shower to making breakfast, if you know you’re going to be dealing with ankle stiffness, you may not even want to get out of bed. About 1 in 4 Americans are affected by joint stiffness. Many […]
How do physical therapists treat crushed foot injuries?
A crush injury is one that has been named quite literally. When a crush injury occurs, it involves a high amount of force or pressure being applied to an area of the body. This type of injury is most common for hands and feet. When you have a crushed foot injury, this just means that your foot […]
3 important tips for managing lupus foot pain
Lupus is a chronic disease that results in the immune system targeting and damaging its own healthy tissue. It’s estimated that it affects nearly 5 million people across the world. The disease can attack many of your organs including the heart, kidneys, lungs and even the brain. Symptoms include joint pain, rashes and fatigue. There […]
How to use a foot wrap for pain in 5 simple steps
Foot pain is a very common condition in the U.S. Approximately 87% of people in the U.S. report experiencing pain in their feet at some point in their lives. The likelihood of developing pain in the feet can be increased by a variety of factors including chronic disease, poor footwear and age. For some people, […]
3 issues that can affect those with long toes
Foot pain is a common problem that affects people of all kinds. A study by the American Podiatric Medical Association found that in a group of 1,000 adults, 77% of them reported experiencing foot pain at one time or another. Foot pain can hold us back from doing many of the things we enjoy. It […]
4 reasons physical therapists are all the foot and ankle pain specialist you need
Our feet and ankles support our body weight and allow us to walk and run. We depend on them to perform many of the activities that make up our day. So, it’s no surprise that all that wear and tear might result in foot and ankle pain every now and again. However, if you are […]
Why you might be feeling foot and ankle pain after back surgery
The cause of foot and ankle pain after back surgery may be the irritation of a nerve. Back surgery can compress or irritate a nerve in the lower spine. Unfortunately, nerves going to the leg run down the spine and exit between the vertebrae, and they are very close to the area where some types […]
3 steps a physical therapist can take to ease foot and ankle pain
The foot and ankle are complex structures that hold a lot of responsibility for bearing weight and moving the body. This means that any injury or condition that affects these areas can make walking difficult, if not impossible. Physical therapy for foot and ankle pain can help restore mobility, reduce pain and increase strength. But […]
3 steps physical therapists can take for ankle popping and foot pain
Have you ever experienced a popping sensation in your ankle? While our joints tend to pop and crack more often as we grow older, some people may experience ankle popping that is accompanied by uncomfortable foot and ankle pain. This is likely a symptom of something other than normal wear and tear of the joints. […]
Shooting pain on the top of your foot and in your ankle could be signs of these 4 issues
Imagine yourself going about your day, when suddenly you take a step and feel a shooting pain on the top part of your foot and/or ankle. Most likely, you’ve stopped in your tracks, and you may be wondering where this sudden pain came from. Does this scenario sound familiar to you? If so, you may […]
