If you feel pain alongside the outer edge of your foot, you’re experiencing what’s known as lateral foot pain. This is a common issue triggered by walking, running, and other activities. Lateral foot pain is often accompanied by instability, tenderness, swelling, and even difficulty moving around. If you are suffering from it, it’s important to…
Month: July 2021
Mimicking Movement to Improve Leg Circulation
Walking, often thought of as a means to get from point A to point B, is actually a necessary part of how our body maintains a healthy circulatory system. With every step we take, the combination of ankle movements with calf muscle contractions, pump the blood from our feet back up to our heart. If we…
Proprioceptive vs. Mechanoceptive Training for Ankle Rehab
Ankle sprains are the most common lower extremity injury in athletic populations, representing up to 30% of all sports-related injuries. These injuries can result in long term disability, high economic costs due to persistent symptoms and repeated ankle sprains; and can potentially end an athlete’s career. Rehabilitation typically includes proprioceptive training of the foot and ankle with…