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 […]
Top 3 causes of foot pain during pregnancy
Your feet are the front-line troops when it comes to walking, running and jumping. One thing that can drastically affect a woman’s feet and even cause them to become painful is pregnancy. Foot pain is a common issue that women experience during pregnancy. One study on types of pain pregnant women experience reports that 50% […]
Why exactly do my ankles hurt when I run?
Whether you’ve been training for years or are new to running as part of a resolution to take more steps each day, there is nothing that will slow your pace faster than ankle pain. The question “why do my ankles hurt when I run” is one of the most commonly Googled questions, according to SEMRush. […]
Four injuries that can happen after slipping on ice
When it happens in a movie or an online video, slipping on ice can be very funny to many of us. The windmilling arms. The sliding feet. The crash to the ground. It all looks very comical. Yet things are a bit different when people slip on ice in real life. At the least, a […]
