Although running is a great way to stay active, many runners will deal with an injury at some point. The repetitive impact of this type of exercise can take a toll on your body, which can result in various injuries. Let us restore your balance. Thankfully, Balance Foot & Ankle’s Dr. Hunstman is here to […]
We know that life is busy for our patients, and this can mean that even when injuries happen, you cannot always make time to see us immediately. But what can be done if you suspect you’ve injured your foot or ankle between the time it occurs and coming in for an appointment? And how can […]
Source: The Conversation While most people don’t like the sight of bunions, they’re much more than a cosmetic issue. A bunion can cause pain and impact physical function, as well as affecting general health, mental health and social function. Limitations on what footwear can be comfortably worn due to bunions reduces social activities and physical activities. […]
Source: Barefoot Strong Blog “Power lies within the transverse plane. We have all heard this concept at one point or another throughout our education or training career. From the rotational moment of the trunk to generate power when throwing a javelin to the torque created from supination of the foot into the external rotational power […]
Source: PodiatryToday “I love the academic challenge that shin splints pose to figure out what is wrong and what muscle or tendon is contributing to the issue at hand. I break down shin splints into medial, lateral, anterior and posterior shin splints.” – Richard Blake DPM Medial shin splints involve the posterior tibial tendon, flexor hallucis […]
Your feet are complex anatomical structures that are critical to your overall health and well-being. They stabilize you as you walk and stand, absorb shock when you jump and land, and propel you into motion when you push off for a jog. As such, if an injury occurs or treatment is needed, your feet require […]
Is 10,000 the magic number? Well, it all depends on your current fitness level and your goals. The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, that’s about 1.5 to 2 miles. Understanding how many steps you walk now is a great way to establish your baseline to plan for the future. But before […]