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  • Stress Fractures in the Foot: A Comprehensive Guide to Healing and Prevention

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 22-Jul-2025

    Stress fractures in the foot are small cracks or severe bruises within the bones, often caused by repetitive stress or overuse. They commonly occur in the metatarsal bones, which are the long bones in the midfoot, but can also affect other bones in the foot. In this guide, we'll explore stress fractures in the foot, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Heel Spurs: A Guide to Understanding and Alleviating Heel Pain

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 21-Jul-2025

    Heel spurs are bony growths that develop on the underside of the heel bone. They are often associated with plantar fasciitis, a condition that involves inflammation of the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. In this guide, we'll explore heel spurs, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Hammer Toes: Straightening Out Your Path to Comfort

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 18-Jul-2025

    Hammer toes are a common foot deformity characterized by a bending of one or more of the small toes at the middle joint, causing them to resemble a hammer. This condition can lead to pain, difficulty walking, and problems fitting into shoes. In this guide, we'll explore hammer toes, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Morton's Neuroma: Navigating the Path to Comfort and Relief

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 17-Jul-2025

    Morton's neuroma is a painful condition that affects the ball of the foot, typically between the third and fourth toes. It involves the thickening of the tissue around one of the nerves leading to the toes, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. In this guide, we'll explore Morton's neuroma, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Metatarsalgia: A Guide to Understanding and Alleviating Forefoot Pain

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 16-Jul-2025

    Metatarsalgia is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot, specifically in the metatarsal region. It is often caused by overuse, improper footwear, or abnormal foot mechanics. In this guide, we'll explore metatarsalgia, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Understanding Achilles Tendinitis: A Patient's Guide

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 15-Jul-2025

    Achilles tendinitis is a condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon, the large tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. This condition often results from overuse or repetitive strain, particularly in activities that involve running or jumping. In this guide, we'll explore Achilles tendinitis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: A Patient's Guide

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 14-Jul-2025

    Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and bottom of the foot. It is often due to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to the toes. In this guide, we'll explore plantar fasciitis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Sesamoiditis: Understanding and Overcoming Pain Beneath the Big Toe

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 11-Jul-2025

    Sesamoiditis is a condition characterized by inflammation and pain in the sesamoid bones, two small bones located beneath the big toe joint in the ball of the foot. These bones are embedded within tendons and help distribute weight and reduce friction during movement. Sesamoiditis is often associated with overuse or repetitive stress, particularly in activities that involve pushing off with the toes. In this guide, we'll explore sesamoiditis, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe): A Guide to Regaining Mobility

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 10-Jul-2025

    Hallux rigidus, also known as stiff big toe, is a form of degenerative arthritis that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. This condition leads to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the toe, making it difficult to walk or engage in activities that involve pushing off with the foot. In this guide, we'll explore hallux rigidus, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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  • Bunions (Hallux Valgus) Unveiled: A Guide to Relief and Correction

    Posted in: running, Posture, Lifestyle, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | Posted on: 09-Jul-2025

    Hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions, is a foot deformity characterized by a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. This condition occurs when the big toe pushes against the next toe, causing the joint of the big toe to stick out. In this guide, we'll explore hallux valgus, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the role of physical therapy in managing this condition effectively.

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