Physiotherapy is an approach that treats medical conditions by improving physical function. There are various types of physiotherapy depending on the condition. Physical therapy is a type of
Instead of supporting the arch with orthotics or recommending rigid motion control running shoes, Typically tell my patients to take off their shoes and strengthen their feet. Why?
The following article, or blog post, is a great read for any runner who has been suffering Achilles tendinitis. I see this scenario played out over and over
Plantar fasciitis can be a frustrating condition to suffer from when it comes to foot pain. On some days it’s severe enough to prevent you from going to
Although there are some valid points in this article featured on Competitior.com, there are more variables to consider than just how the foot strikes. For instance, if you’re
To date, no scientific data exists to suggest that a runner should strike with their heel while landing. Why do more than 75% of runner’s land on their heel
Nike is taking the Free a step further by introducing the Nike Free 1.0. For those familiar with the Nike Free line up, the higher numbers correspond to
Here’s a guide from Runner’s World discussing when to see a doctor from running pain. If anyone has any specific injury questions, please feel free to ask in
NEW STUDY PUBLISHED in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports Continuing on with some more information on plantar fasciitis, this next post was sent to
Even though this is a 3 year old article from the press (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/health/nutrition/18best.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0) it reminds us that there is no scientific based research or evidence to support the
Without a doubt plantar fasciitis is the number one pathology that walks into any foot specialists practice on a daily basis. It has become an epidemic in our
Barefoot running seems to be getting a lot of attention in the media again for some reason. There have been reports of minimalist shoes being on the decline
When looking at the traditional running shoe, or almost any shoe that is customary in our society, one observation becomes common- the heel. What is the reason that
Here are is a great plant for treating plantar fasciitis which recently appeared in Runner’s World. Surprisingly, this is actually more beneficial then the advice most receive from
The USA today recently ran an article discussing why plantar fasciitis is sidelining athletes. Albert Pujols is currently the most prominent plantar fasciitis victim, with the Los Angeles
While in route to Chicago for board exams, I flipped thought the SkyMall magazine to again find humor in the products being sold for foot pain. Of particular
I figured I would kick of May’s blog posts with a bang and discuss one of the most common pathologies we treat in podiatry. Heel pain. More specifically
Plantar fasciitis is an epidemic amongst our society and has resulted in numerous treatment plans that vary from one health care provider to another. Guidelines for treatment protocols
Plantar fasciitis is an epidemic in our society that plagues not only runners, but even sedentary individuals. The most likely explanation for the condition is overuse to the
Many of you reading this may have suffered from plantar fasciitis for years and were probably told to keep your motion control running shoes on and wear orthotics.
Below is an article written by Camille Herron discussing how she became an elite marathoner as she transitioned into minimalist running shoes. Camille is a 2008 and 2012
Unfortunate and sad news again in the running community as Ryan Hall has announced he is dropping out of the New York City Marathon due to “several nagging
by Nicholas A Campitelli DPM FACFAS Originally appeared in Podiatry Today. http://www.podiatrytoday.com/blogged/questioning-our-reliance-motion-control-running-shoes I recently lectured at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine on New Paradigms in
After waiting months to see Ryan Hall compete in the Olympic Marathon, it was heartbreaking to see him walk off after running 10 miles. Months, or you could
Plantar fasciitis has become an epidemic in our society not only amongst runners, but even more so to the average person who may not even exercise. Over the