After I read Born to Run, I was inspired to do a lot more barefoot running. It was the same year that I opened Barefoot Rehab, a Sports Therapy and Chronic Pain Resolution practice. Boy, did it feel wonderful and free to run in my Vibrams! That freedom...
Does your Achilles tendon hurt? You probably don't have achilles tendinitis. If I were a gambling man, I'd bet you have achilles tendinosis. **Note: 97% of achilles tendon tears had a non-symptomatic achilles tendinosis present. If you want to minimize the risk of this severe rupture, read on. Why It’s...
Does the bottom of your foot hurt or even burn? Then you may have plantar fasciosis. (Notice I didn't say plantar fasciitis.) Like Janice did. Why It’s Not "Plantar Fasciitis" The “-itis” ending for tendonitis or fasciitis implies “inflammation.” Plantar fasciitis is usually diagnosed under two conditions: Location – plantar foot (usually...
Without an ankle dorsiflexion (knee to wall test) measurement, don't bother trying to get your ankle pain or foot pain fixed. ~Barefoot Rehab So ...