Location of the cuboid from the bottom of the foot.

Cuboid Syndrome

What is Cuboid Syndrome? Cuboid syndrome occurs when the cuboid bone has shifted out of place. The cuboid bone is located on the outside of the foot, in the small dip after the heel bone. The bone may shift to…
A running and walking shoe

Finding the Right Shoe for Your Feet

Finding the Right Shoe for Your Feet Finding the right shoe can be more in depth than you may think. In addition to finding the correct size, there are multiple factors to consider when selecting a shoe. Type of Shoe…
Two women running with masks on

Foot Tips for a New Exercise Routine

Foot Tips for New Exercise Routines Is exercise a part of your new year resolution? Walking, running, weight lifting or any increase in activity level? Any time you start a new exercise routine, it is important to be aware of…
Gingerbread Man

Holiday Tips

Holiday Tips With the holidays this year being a little different, this month’s blog includes holiday tips on a wide range of activities that you may be participating in during the holidays. Typically, the holidays are a time where we…
Bottom of the feet

How Diabetics Can Protect Their Feet

How Diabetics Can Protect Their Feet It is important for diabetics to be aware of their feet, as they can develop complications which can affect the feet. Even if your diabetes is under control, it is still important to look…
IT Band Syndrome, pain location at the femoral condyle

Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome

Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome What is Illiotibial (IT) Band Syndrome? First, it is important to know about the Illiotibial (IT) band. The IT band It is a structure that connects to muscles around the outside of the hip, and to…
Tibialis anterior muscle and tendon location

Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain

Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain What is Anterior Tibialis Muscle Pain? The anterior tibialis muscle pain comes from the muscle, which lies at the front of the lower leg, and attaches to the top of the foot. Pain in this area…
The outside of the lower leg, which is the location of the peroneal muscle.

Peroneal Muscle Pain

Peroneal Muscle Pain What is Peroneal Muscle Pain? Peroneal muscle pain occurs at the peroneal muscle, which is the term for the group of muscles on the outside of the lower leg. Pain in this area can be confused with…
Collapsed foot arch with the toes pointing out

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)   What is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) occurs when the tibialis posterior muscle is not functioning properly. This muscle originates on the inside of the lower leg (tibia), travels…
The left hip is lower than the right which causes a leg length discrepancy.

Leg Length Discrepancy

Leg Length Discrepancy What is it? A leg length discrepancy is when one leg is shorter than the other. This can be a structural or a functional difference, which are both treated differently. A structural difference occurs when one leg…