Your Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in your body, but that doesn’t mean it is immune from injury. The tendon needs to be very strong because it handles an immense amount of stress as you walk, run, move and jump, but all of these actions can also negatively impact Achilles tendon function. For example, […]
Does My Child Need Custom Orthotics?
Generic or custom orthotic inserts can help patients manage or overcome a number of different health issues. When you think of a someone using an orthotic inset, you probably picture an older adult dealing with some age-related foot changes, but that’s certainly not the only group who can benefit from orthotics. Many children stand to […]
How Active Individuals Can Overcome Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an all too common foot injury than tends to develop in athletes and other active individuals. The problem arises when the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue that connects your toes to your heel – suffers microtears and becomes inflamed. This can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, including […]
Inactivity, Not Age, Primary Driver Of Muscle Loss
We assume that muscle loss is a normal part of aging, and to an extent some muscle loss can be expected as we get older, but aging might not be as harmful to your muscle health as another factor. Many medical experts say that inactivity is a bigger driver of muscle loss than the natural […]
Ignoring An Ankle Sprain Can Lead To These Two Long-Term Ankle Problems
At some point in your life, you’ve probably rolled or sprained your ankle. An ankle sprain is far and away the most common type of ankle injury, as roughly 25,000 Americans sprain their ankle every single day. However, not all 25,000 will properly care for their sprained ankle, and that can lead to a couple […]
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