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Sore feet? Strains, sprains and pain: what you need to know.

pt Health — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:41:54 +0000

Our feet consist of 28 muscles, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments. While taking an average of 7,500 steps daily and covering around 60,000 km in a lifetime, problems or trauma in the foot can significantly affect not only the foot itself, but also the hip, the back, and more. I joined Cregg Webber, Physiotherapist and Paul Makinen, Certified Pedorthist, ...

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3 exercises to help improve foot pain with plantar fasciitis

pt Health — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:59:37 +0000

Note: The plantar fasciitis exercises and/or stretches in this blog are not intended to replace the advice of your clinician. Starting a new exercise, stretch, movement, or activity may result in some expected stiffness and soreness. If you are unsure, please speak to your clinician before attempting any of the suggestions below. Is your foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis? You ...

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3 common foot complaints

pt Health — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 20:05:23 +0000

Are you ignoring pain in your feet because you keep thinking that it will subside and get better on its own? While common, foot pain is not normal. Depending on the cause of your discomfort, many foot issues can be treated effectively. Below are three of the most common foot problems followed by some potential treatment options that may help. ...

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Is This Serious: Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?

pt Health — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:53:49 +0000

The Different Types of Top of Foot Pain You may have a localized pain somewhere on the top of your foot. It could be close to the toes, toward the inside of your arch or right in the middle. It acts up while you run, walk or even stand for prolonged periods of time. Other symptoms may include bruising, swelling, inflammation ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Feet Ache?

pt Health — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:48:00 +0000

From going for a jog to walking up the stairs to playing with the kids, our feet are an essential part of our daily routine. That’s why foot pain can be so disruptive and debilitating. You may be wondering, is it normal for my feet to ache like this all the time? This blog post focuses on one of the ...

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Enhance your comfort with these 3 shoe lacing tips

pt Health — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:12:30 +0000

This blog originally appeared on Lifemark.ca and was written by Paul Mäkinen – a Pedorthist at Lifemark Atlantic. Experiencing blisters or toe pain? Do your shoes feel too tight or too loose and uncomfortable? The way you tie your laces can help support various foot issues. Next time you’re lacing up your shoes, try these 3 lacing techniques to help enhance your ...

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3 FAQs about Orthotics

pt Health — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:59:24 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. In What are orthotics & who can they help? we talked about how orthotics are an effective preventative measure for correcting foot problems and how they can provide support and correct abnormalities that occur in the body due to poor foot ...

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Three Ways to Ease Top of Foot Pain

pt Health — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:32:04 +0000

There are many different causes of top of foot pain from bone spurs, to stress fractures, to today’s topic, extensor tendonitis. If you stand for long periods of time, run or walk on uneven surfaces, or wear shoes that are too tight, extensor tendonitis could be the cause of your top of foot pain. You might have extensor tendonitis if ...

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Off-the-Shelf or Custom-Made? Which type of orthotics is right for me?

pt Health — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:02:29 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. When looking at what kind of orthotics to get, there are two main types of foot orthotics: off-the-shelf or custom-made. Off-the shelf-orthotics can be bought at the local drugstore, whereas custom-made orthotics can be purchased at a foot care clinic or ...

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What are orthotics & who can they help?

pt Health — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:59:28 +0000

This article was written by Chelsea Komar, a McMaster University PT student working on placement with Paulette Gardiner Millar. Foot pain affects between 20-42% of adults 45 years and older, limiting their daily activities. In fact, the foot is very fragile in terms of maintaining equilibrium and when altered can lead to functional deficits and long recovery periods. Orthotics are one ...

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Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: What can I do to treat it at home?

pt Health — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:05:24 +0000

Did you know that plantar fasciitis is one one of the most common causes of heel pain?¹ At least 1-million people are affected by plantar fasciitis and it is estimated that up to 10% of people worldwide will be affected by this foot condition at least once in their lifetime.² Understanding the foot as a whole will help you understand ...

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