Getting You Back to Better
A collection of posts regarding knee pain and physical therapy aides.
If you’re a runner and have a history of ankle problems, you may have wondered whether or not you need to wear an ankle brace. Running is a great way to exercise but does put stress on the ankle joint. If you have sprained, broken, or had surgery on your ankle, running with an ankle …
Running with an Ankle brace: When Should You Wear One? Read More »
Your ankle is one of the most important joints in your body. It plays a crucial role in movement, stability, and locomotion to keep us moving forward. One of the most critical ways to protect the ankle and keep it healthy is by performing strengthening exercises. The stronger that the ankle is, the less likely …
Ankle Strengthening Exercises: The Best Exercises for a Strong Ankle Read More »
Ankle stiffness is a common problem that often doesn’t get seem to noticed until the stiffness starts to impact daily activities or it’s affecting recovery after surgery. Most people never realize how stiff their ankles have become until it’s progressed to a point of pain or limited ability. Limited ankle dorsiflexion (bending the ankle up …
How to Improve Ankle Stiffness and Increase Ankle Dorsiflexion Read More »
We depend heavily on our feet to get us around, but our feet and ankles can bark back by giving us pain. Sometimes the pain comes from a wrong step, but sometimes the pain comes from the hand we’ve been dealt in life–high arches. Having high arches can sometimes predispose people to foot and ankle …
The 5 Best Insoles for High Arches and Ankle Pain Read More »
Sever’s Disease and The Best Brace for Adolescent Heel Pain Read More »
Foot pain stemming from an injury, overwork, or overuse is a common and debilitating symptom for many people. Pain in the heel can prevent you from enjoying a lovely spring day or getting the exercise you need to stay happy and healthy. Many people with this type of foot pain will keep themselves from walking …
Heel Lift: The Best Heel Lifts for Foot and Ankle Pain Read More »
Using a brace for ankle Arthritis is a great option. Different types of arthritis act on the body in different ways. But the effects and outcomes of the condition can be very similar. Arthritis is inflammation and degradation within the joints that results in pain, swelling, and stiffness. Arthritis in your ankles is no different. …
The 5 Best Braces for Ankle Arthritis to Keep You Moving Read More »
The Best Walking Shoes for the Elderly and Arthritic Feet Read More »
