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Assessment and Diagnosis of Plantar Fasciopathy in Runners

Runners’ feet take a pounding, and over time the plantar fascia and its associated structures may become damaged with microtears, bone spurs or stress fractures. Correct diagnosis and treatment are key to full performance recovery. In its early stages, plantar fasciopathy usually presents as heel pain. Careful assessment will distinguish plantar fasciopathy from other causes […]

The Case Against Valsalva Pushing in the Second Stage of Labor

Natural childbirth is as old as time itself…if it weren’t, none of us would be here! For most of human history, childbirth has been the purview of women, mostly midwives and female relatives, who assisted a laboring mother as she did what comes naturally. However, shortly after World War II, that all changed as modern […]

Neck and Shoulder Pinched Nerve Pain

The Link Between ACL Injury and Core Stability in Female Athletes

Prehab and Wellness

Diagnosis and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis Heel Pain

If you are a working person who is used to persisting foot aches. Connecting the toes and the heel, plantar fascia lets you jump up and walk staircases, absorbing impact forces and shock along the way. Plantar Fascia Inflammation. Reasons Repetitive use, overuse, continuous misco injuries caused to complications. Other things that will promote PF […]

What Causes Non-Specific Low Back Pain and How is It Diagnosed?

  Chronic low back pain (LBP) can range from a mild annoyance tor and keeps them home from work. However, low back pain is a symptom, not a disease, and it may have many causes. While some low back pain may have a detectable cause such as a herniated disc or stenosis, the most common […]

What to Do About Chronic Elbow Pain

For all its complexity, your elbow is a fairly rugged joint that can withstand high repetitive force loads. Nevertheless, overuse from sports like tennis or golf, repetitive occupational use, or carrying heavy loads with an extended elbow can all lead to debilitating chronic pain that is difficult to get rid of. When you are experiencing […]

Steroid Treatment for Tendon Pain: Help or Hindrance in Rehab?

Tendinopathy is a condition common to overburdening of a tendon. When an athlete or other patient seeks traditional medical attention for tendon pain, the first line of treatment is often corticosteroid injections (CSI) to reduce inflammation and ease discomfort. Oftentimes, steroid injections are given in conjunction with physical therapy, to help the patient withstand the […]