Many patients do not understand the importance of physical therapy to their treatment. They think it is time consuming and not beneficial. The most common things I hear are “I already do that on my own,” or “I can do that on my own.” The truth...
Spring and Fall are prime times for running events! The weather is beginning to cool down and the leaves are changing colors. You may be one of those people looking to pick up their mileage as summer vacation comes to an end. As you prepare for your next big event,...
Flat feet can be very much like a flat tire on your car. When your tire is out of alignment, it will affect the rest of the car. You may feel uneven and more bumps in the road. Our feet are like the tires on a car. When our feet are out of alignment, it can affect all...
Everyday I have patients come into the office with chief complaint of heel pain. Many of these patients will say to me that they have been told they have a heel spur or that Google told them they have a heel spur. Although heel pain CAN be caused by a heel spur, this...
Professional athletes get plantar fasciitis, too! Gordon Hayward, 25 year old forward for the Utah Jazz, sat out the basketball game last night against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of heel pain. Professional athletes have trainers and coaches to make sure they warm...