Plantar Fasciitis May Not Be Caused By Inflammation

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A few months ago the New York Times ran an article about new research regarding plantar fasciitis, a sharp pain in the soles of the feet that plagues many.  Experts previously believed this irritation arose due to inflamed plantar fascia, the connective tissue in the soles of the feet.  Research now suggests that those with   

Proprioception for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

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Have you ever been standing or taken a step and felt a little off balance or unstable? Have you ever walked or ran on an uneven surface and felt a little wobbly on your ankles or knees? Proprioception, or knowing where we are in space, is one of the most important skills in injury prevention   

Pilates for healthy feet!

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Before teaching Pilates, I never realized how much tension we hold in our feet.  Almost all of us can complain of neck and shoulder pain after a hard day’s work, but it is amazing how much we forget our feet do.  We shove them into uncomfortable shoes, sit for long periods, drive, and yet most