Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...

For many people, sore, achy feet can be bothersome after walking long distances. But for others, dealing with chronic ankle or heel pain is an everyday occurrence.To help relieve pain or discomfort in ...

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Expert-approved ways to warm up your ankles calves ahead of your next workout An ankle injury can stop you in your tracks, ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A maneuver to relieve persistent ankle pain caused by sprains appeared to give relief to the area being treated without creating a secondary pain-related problem somewhere else ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Your ankles are made up of a complex network of muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons, and they’re key for crucial movements like ...

Picture your running gait. As you land on one foot and drive forward, you need to push off the ground with force and speed. During that push off, your ankle has to flex and that action is known as ...

In the field of podiatry, the importance of physical therapy is paramount. It goes beyond merely addressing injuries or conditions. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive ...

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...