Types of Heel Pain
Many patients ask themselves, “Do I have plantar fasciitis?”. Many patients assume they have plantar fasciitis as it is a fairly well known term but there are many types of heel pain. The types of heel pain shown in the video below are the most common types of heel pain. Based on the location and […]
Achilles Tendinitis Exercises
We demonstrate Achilles Tendinitis exercises in the video below. Achilles tendinitis exercises that focus on loading the Achilles tendon have been shown to have significant outcomes in pain and function. Many Achilles tendonitis rehab plans fall short by showing patients very low level exercises such as stretches and foam rolling. That is not to say […]
Achilles Tendinitis Treatment
What is Achilles Tendinitis and Tendinopathy? When looking for Achilles tendinitis treatment, it is first important to understand the condition. Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain, and sometimes swelling along the Achilles tendon. Achilles tendinosis is pain that has become chronic (lasting 3+ months). At this stage of the injury, the tendon begins to show […]
High Hamstring Tendinopathy Treatment
High hamstring tendinopathy is a condition that affects many different athletes. This type of injury is usually a result of repetitive strain, and affects many running athletes. Track running athletes, particularly hurdlers, are susceptible to high hamstring tendinopathy due to the large forceful range of motion required. Endurance runners are also susceptible due to the […]
Shockwave Therapy for Knee Pain
Shockwave therapy for knee pain is a very effective and efficient way to help manage painful knee symptoms. Many people experience knee pain due to patellofemoral pain syndrome, patellar tendonitis, knee arthritis, MCL sprain, pes anserine bursitis, etc. Shockwave therapy delivers high energy sounds waves into the injured tissues which causes an inflammatory response from […]
Flexbar Exercises For Golfer’s Elbow
Flexbar exercises for Golfer’s elbow are incredibly helpful for both acute and chronic elbow pain. Golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis is characterized by pain in the inner elbow. This is an overuse type of injury and affects people who perform repetitive tasks with their hands/forearms: mechanics, electricians, golfers! Most cases of medial epicondylitis or golfers […]