Introduction Running injuries are frustrating and confusing, especially when symptoms overlap but treatment strategies differ. When we see injured runners in St. Petersburg who are dealing with calf or heel pain, we’re always examining to determine what exactly is the injury and what may be the causes. Some common lower leg injuries runners face are […]
Posterior Tibialis Insufficiency (PTI) can be a painful and debilitating condition for runners. It occurs when the posterior tibialis tendon, a key stabilizer of the arch and foot, becomes inflamed or weakened. In this blog, we will delve into the essentials of PTI, including what the posterior tibialis is, the causes of posterior tibialis injuries,
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Trigger Point: if you’re an active person, have worked out before, spent a day in the yard, or sat a desk for too long, chances are that you’ve probably felt this thing called a trigger point. Trigger points are about as normal to life as a cell phone, breakfast, and breathing. It’s a natural physiological
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The Ankle Joint There are many different joints that make up the ankle/foot, each playing a vital role in the biomechanics of the ankle and the foot. For now, we are going to focus on the primary joint of the ankle; the talocrural joint. The talocrural joint is made up of the distal tibia and
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You seldom meet anyone who’s never dealt with some sort of injury or pain. Likewise, you rarely meet anyone who has not heard of or had a cortisone (steroid) injection. That is because cortisone injections are one of the most mainstream and most common first line treatment options. It’s the standard of care in traditional
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If you’re reading this and you’ve seen the blog on the Runner’s Pyramid, then fantastic!! If not, go and check that one out!! The “Runner’s Journey” is related to the Runner’s Pyramid but this blog’s purpose is to give more of an outline on the necessary steps, the 9-steps to be specific, on how you can go
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