Things You Need to Know About Your IT Band, How to Treat IT Band Syndrome, and Foam Rolling
The purpose of Iliotiblial (IT) band foam rolling is to help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, or even inflammation of the foot.
Common Toenail Problems and Home Remedies
Toenail got you feeling down? It turns out that there are a variety of toenail problems. Let’s dive into the common ones which you may be able to identify with.
Hallux Limitus: Definition, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hallux limitus is defined as the sore and painful condition affecting the joint connecting your big toe to your feet, known as the hallux.
Gait Disorders, Abnormal Gait, Gait Causes and Treatment
An abnormal walking gait is defined by the unusual stride of a person due to abnormalities in the feet. The word “gait” refers to how a person walks.
All About Different Types Of Footwear
Everyone has a preference for the types of footwear they prefer to sport depending on the occasion. Perhaps you lounge around in comfy shoes regardless.
About Athletic Therapy
Athletic Therapists will assess your injury/ discomfort through a thorough history, movement evaluation, special tests and palpitations
How To Choose The Best Wrist Brace and How It Can Help You
Wrist braces are custom and different for everyone depending on the injury you have. Let’s take a look at factors that will determine the best brace for you.
Bone Spurs: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments
Heel spurs are hardened deposits on the heel due to the buildup of calcium. The heel spur can extend out to approximately half an inch, which can be shown through an x-ray.
What You Need To Know About Drop Foot – Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
The most well-known reason for foot drop is pressure of a nerve in your leg that controls the muscles engaged with lifting the foot (peroneal nerve).
Turf Toe: How Athletes Deal With It and How You Can Too
A turf toe is a sprain of the largest joint of your big toe. It occurs when your toe forcefully bends upwards, such as when you push off into a sprint.
What You Need To Know About Blisters
A blister is defined as an inflated portion of the skin filled with fluids or even air.
Calluses and Corns Q&A
A callus can worsen and become infected if the proper treatment is not sought. Wearing the same footwear without seeking treatment can result in an infection.
Diabetic Feet. Diabetic Neuropathy Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve damage that occurs with prolonged diabetes and usually affects the legs and feet.
Do I need a Back Brace?
Back pain is caused by so many different factors. A back brace can definitely help by reducing pressure on the spine and helping to reduce the load on the muscles nearby.
Sprained Ankle? Symptoms, Treatment, and FAQs
When you overstretch or possibly tear the ligaments in your ankle it may classify as an ankle sprain. A sprain involves a ligament and a strain involves muscles or tendons.
All About Tens Unit
TENS units allow you to control the amount of electrical current in measures of frequency intensity and duration.
Love High Heels? Treat Your Feet Right. Elevating the Discussion
High heels are usually too tight which results in so many foot issues such as bunions, hammertoes, metatarsalgia & neuromas among others. Treat your feet right!
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic condition that most often will affect the joints in the feet. Learn about the symptoms and how to relieve Foot Pain.
All About Shin Splints
All About Shin Splints! What are shin splints? How do I get them? How do I prevent shin splints?
Run Away From Foot Injuries!
At the first sign of foot or ankle pain, come in and see Mobility on Mainway’s Pedorthist and Chiropodist so that your gait can be assessed and your footwear checked for function and fit.