Foot/ankle

by Lyndsay Provencio PT, DPT

“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 the Earth can enhance […]

by Taryn Beaumont PT, DPT, CLT, CF-L2, CNC

“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 […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

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 […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

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 the big toe joint, known […]

by Chris Lefever

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 while performing soft […]

by [P]rehab

The function of the foot is extremely important to the overall musculoskeletal function of the body.  The foot is the base of support for most everyday activities. Like a game of Jenga, if the base is not solid, the entire […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Limited ankle dorsiflexion has been associated with a whole host of lower extremity injuries including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, calf strains, shin splints, patellofemoral pain, IT band syndrome, and even ACL injuries. Additionally, limited ankle mobility manifests itself as a […]

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

Just sprained your ankle? You’re not alone. Ankle sprains are the most common lower-body injury in all of the sports, so if you’re one of the few that has never experienced an ankle sprain until now, consider yourself lucky! While […]

by Arash Maghsoodi PT, DPT, CSCS

This article will cover lateral ankle sprain advanced exercises & techniques. We have written a previous ankle [P]Rehab article on how to [P]Rehab your ankles and initially manage a lateral ankle sprain. However, how do you get the ankle back […]

by Taryn Beaumont PT, DPT, CLT, CF-L2, CNC

Do you have a nagging, annoying pain in your big toe that prevents you from walking or doing your daily activities? Now quick, look down at your foot! Do you see a bony deformity on the outside of your big […]

by Taryn Beaumont PT, DPT, CLT, CF-L2, CNC

Do you experience pain and feelings of tightness in your calves? Did you also know that calf tightness can be the culprit for difficulty with normal everyday activities such as walking and running? Research supports a thorough assessment of muscular […]

by Lauren Lynass

Alright enough is enough, it’s time to stop dragging your feet in regards to taking care of that nagging big toe pain that you have been dealing with for months! Maybe you have tried a thousand pairs of shoes, spent […]