This week we are going to discuss bone spurs or osteophytes of the foot and ankle. Many patients present to physical therapy with a diagnosis of bone spurs in the foot and ankle, particularly in the ...

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a broad flat ligament at the base of the foot which provides structural support. In addition, the plantar fascia works as a virtual spring ...

There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament ...

Traditional hands-on massage techniques for approaches to plantar fasciitis include a mix of myofascial (or light, sustained pressure) and deep-tissue massage to both the painful and surrounding areas ...

Taping is an easy way to help manage plantar fasciitis at home, though it make take some time to get the technique down. Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition involving a ligament called the ...

Plantar fasciitis. The mere whisper of these words will make a runner tremble. Maybe you think runners are too delicate and fragile. How about Eli Manning? He’s a tough football player. Yes, but he’s ...

If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can make even the simplest everyday movements surprisingly painful. While rest, ice and stretching helps manage the discomfort, the right footwear also makes a big ...

Gout and plantar fasciitis can both affect the feet. Gout is a type of arthritis that causes joint pain and swelling. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament in the sole ...