Plantar Fasciitis AKA Bottom Of The Foot Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Have you been feeling a sharp foot pain in the morning? Has your foot been hurting more throughout the day? If you’ve been experiencing this foot pain, perhaps you’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia (flat band of ligament on the base of your sole that connects your… Read More...
3 Ways To Avoid Plantar Fasciitis [VIDEO] By SportsMed Physical Therapy Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia (under your heel bone). When you walk, you feel a sharp pain through your heel, and this pain can interfere with everyday life. You may be wondering what Plantar Fasciitis is and how it affects the body. It’s actually an injury to the connective tissue that… Read More...
Foot Conditions: Symptoms and Treatments for Bunions By SportsMed Physical Therapy Bunions are boney humps located at the base of the big toe (at the joint). They gradually cause the big toe joint to stick out while pushing the toe inwards towards the other toes. In some cases, bunions can occur on the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe and is called… Read More...
Foot Conditions: Tarsal Tendonitis By SportsMed Physical Therapy Tarsal tendonitis is a nerve disorder that is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve that runs through the tarsal tunnel. The Tarsal Tunnel is a narrow space on the inside of the ankle through which several nerves, arteries, veins and tendons travel though. It is covered externally by a ligament called the flexor… Read More...
Foot Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis By SportsMed Physical Therapy The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes and helps support the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of this ligament. Causes of Plantar Fasciitis The actual cause of plantar fasciitis is unknown but several factors can contribute such as: Age – more common among the… Read More...
