• March 4, 2024

    Exercises for Big Toe Arthritis

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

    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 […]

  • January 8, 2024

    Posterior Tibialis Tendinopathy vs Plantar Fasciitis – The Important Difference

    by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

    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 tendinopathy is rarely discussed […]

  • October 16, 2023

    Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis – Strengthening You Have to Do

    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 […]

  • January 9, 2023

    Exercises for Numb Feet

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    What To Do After An Ankle Fracture

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    The Best Turf Toe Exercises

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    The Best Soleus Exercises: Main Concepts

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    4 Exercises To Improve Foot Strength

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    Ankle Mobility Exercises To Improve Ankle Dorsiflexion

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    Ankle Sprains: Causes, Rehab, and Treatment Strategies

    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 […]

  • September 8, 2022

    Lateral Ankle Sprain Advanced Exercises & Techniques

    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 […]

  • September 7, 2022

    Foot Bunion Rehab and Exercises

    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 […]