by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Mar 17, 2021 | Balance, Foot & Ankle
Do you feel like you have weak ankles or poor balance? If so, this blog post can help you. Ankle stability is a key component of balance — a foundational and often overlooked part of good health. Good balance enables you to remain upright, steady,...
by Melissa Bulas PT, DPT | Feb 13, 2020 | Foot & Ankle
Walking is our way to get around. Sometimes our feet hurt and we don’t know why. When we have foot or ankle pain, it is really easy to blame the foot or ankle, but it really isn’t always just the foot or ankle causing the problem. In this article, I will cover: How...
by Garnet Loveday PT DPT | Jul 8, 2019 | Foot & Ankle, Injury Prevention
Walking is our most basic function. We know that on average we take between 6,000 and 10,000 steps each day. What happens when we walk with improper technique for weeks, months, or even years? How can we fix or optimize our gait with the least commitment? In this...
by Michael Golden | May 31, 2017 | Foot & Ankle, Hip, Knee
This article has been inspired by a heated debate I had in the clinic this week. One of my patients, let’s call her “Shelly,” is hell bent on wearing high heels on a daily basis for work. When I recommended she trade her heels for a supportive sneaker, her initial...
by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Dec 7, 2015 | Foot & Ankle, General Information, Hip, Knee, Low Back
Each week I have the same discussion with a new patient–my own “Ground Hogs Day experience.” The conversation revolves around the use of a cane or walker after having surgery. “But I don’t need it, I won’t fall,” my patient says with mix of...
by Taylor Prynn | Dec 11, 2014 | Foot & Ankle, Knee, Strength Exercises
Whether you have stairs in the home or not, climbing steps in everyday situations is unavoidable. Whether it’s a set of steps or stepping down from a curb, this rather rudimentary task can be challenging. Surprisingly, some individuals can climb steps like a champ,...
