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Common ailments related to poor foot biomechanics

Icon Written by lcp on March 4, 2010 – 8:59 am

Plantar Fasciitis What is it? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that occurs where the plantar fascia attaches to the medial tuberosity of the calcaneus. What causes it? Over-pronation results in a constant tugging of the aforementioned attachment site. Inflammation then results from this constant insult to the local tissues. When the patient is off-weight [...]


Backpack Safety for Kids!

Icon Written by lcp on November 1, 2009 – 12:21 am

Are your children suffering back pain? Do you think it is coming from their backpacks? It is a well known fact that heavy backpacks on our children can lead to muscle and joint pain, poor posture and cause their spine to curve a condition called scoliosis. In worst cases it can lead to excessive pressures [...]