Foot and ankle injuries in martial arts
Traditional martial arts Traditional martial arts focuses on katas, or forms, and uses both basic techniques and advanced combinations. Traditional…
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome and what causes it Tarsal tunnel syndrome results from chronic compression of the posterior tibial…
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When regular socks aren’t enough: Making the most of therapeutic hosiery
Indications for therapeutic hosiery There are a number of reasons why compression stockings or therapeutic hosiery might be recommended. The…
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Diagnosed with heel spurs, but what are they?
Heel spurs were first described nearly 200 years ago and became widely recognized about 100 years ago. The years since…
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Form, footwear, and running injuries
What makes up good form is debatable, but one thing is clear — the basics of foot strike, cadence, and…
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An athlete’s best friend may be a podiatrist
Podiatry blends sports and medicine to offer healing Athletes tend to suffer from many of the same injuries as other…
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Diagnosed with flatfoot (pes planus) and what it means to you
Causes of adult acquired flatfoot deformity Flatfoot that develops in adulthood is called adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), and may…
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Diabetes and the way you walk
Gait abnormalities associated with diabetes Diabetic patients frequently experience decreased speed and stability when walking, both of which may increase…
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Swimming, biking, running: Common triathlon injuries
Triathletes, triathlons, and triathlon injuries Some of the most common triathlon injuries are stress fractures, blisters, and Achilles tendonitis. In…
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Athletes: Don’t get sidelined by heel pain
Patience is a virtue in treating heel pain For most athletes, a sidelining injury is cause for frustration and stress….
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