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The Best Soleus Exercises: Main Concepts
So something has sparked your interest in the soleus. If I'm taking a guess, a physical therapist has probably encouraged you to strengthen your soleus, or a massage therapist has found it's a "problem area" for you [...]
The Best Exercises For Shin Splints
Got a pain in the front of your shins that just does not want to go away? Have you been running a lot or playing a lot of sports that involve jumping activity? If so, you may be dealing with what is known as 'shin [...]
Must-Do Exercises to Squat Deep
The ability to squat deep is one of the clearest indicators of full-body mobility, strength, and movement quality. Whether you're an athlete trying to maximize performance, someone aiming to improve strength and [...]
Unlock Your Deep Squat with Ankle Mobility
A deep squat is one of the most functional and foundational movements we can do. It’s not just about strength; it’s about mobility, balance, and control. And if you’re struggling to hit proper squat depth or find your [...]
Exercises For Medial Ankle Sprains
We’ve all been there – you're in the middle of an activity, a sporting event, or simply going about your day when suddenly, you misstep or land on something unexpected. Your foot twists awkwardly, and you end up with a [...]
Best Exercises for Heel Spurs
When you hear the word ‘spur’, does your mind go to that funny looking object on the heel portion of cowboy boots? Well with or without fancy cowboy (or cowgirl) boots, our body can develop ‘spurs’ of its own, [...]
Exercises for Big Toe Arthritis
Did you know that there are a total of 33 joints in the foot alone that make it work and operate?! Our bodies are amazing! However, if one of those joints is having an "off day", doesn’t have the mobility it should, or [...]
Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy vs Plantar Fasciitis – The Important Difference
Nearly everyone has heard of the term Plantar Fasciitis. In popular culture, any kind of foot pain is often lumped in with the loose term plantar fasciitis. On the other hand, its lesser-known cousin, posterior tibial [...]
Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis – Strengthening You Have to Do
“Grounding”, also known as “Earthing”, refers to the direct connection with the Earth through bare hands or skin. It has long been used by many cultures with the thought and subjective report that walking barefoot on [...]
Exercises for Numb Feet
"Oh no, my foot is asleep!" We all know what this feels like. We wake up with our feet numb and tingly, sometimes even painful, and it can take several minutes to come back to normal sensation once we’ve moved out of [...]
What To Do After An Ankle Fracture
So you fell and twisted your ankle and your foot swelled up like a balloon. You find out you have an ankle fracture and you're sidelined for 4-6 weeks in a cast. Time goes by, you see the doctor and he says the bone is [...]
The Best Turf Toe Exercises
Turf toe injuries many times are left improperly managed and can lead to chronic pain, reduced push-off strength, and eventually joint deformity if left untreated. Turf toe describes an injury to the bottom surface of [...]