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 […]
September 7, 2022
Tight Calf Exercises and Stretches
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 […]
September 7, 2022
Big Toe Pain Exercises
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 […]