Foot and Ankle

One of my favourite areas of practice has got to be foot and ankle rehabilitation. The foot plays a pivotal role in the alignment of the entire lower limb. Even when the foot is not the injured party itself, it is often a culprit in knee, hip and lower back pain.
The spring-like function of the foot is largely due to the plantar fascia as well as the small muscles forming the arch of the foot. These small muscles are referred to as the intrinsic muscles of the foot but I like to refer to them as the foot core. These very important muscles are responsible for maintaining the arch of the foot.

2 Sep 2019

Put a spring in your step

by Caroline Syrett | posted in: Biomechanics, Foot and Ankle | 1

One of my favourite areas of practice has got to be foot and ankle rehabilitation. The foot plays a pivotal role in the alignment of the entire lower limb. Even when the foot is not the injured party itself, it is often a culprit in knee, hip and lower back pain. Spring is fast approaching, and while many of us stay active all year round, for others, spring means an increase in activity levels. Spring also brings with it … Read More