What Causes Swelling in the Feet & Ankles (And How to Fix It)

Image of elderly man rubbing foot from plantar fasciitis

Have you ever tried putting on your shoes and felt they were tighter than usual or didn’t fit anymore? Or have you noticed a strong indentation in your skin left behind from your socks when taking them off at the end of the day? Swollen legs, ankles, and feet can be anxiety-provoking when you don’t […]

Using Kinesio Tape for Pain Relief and Injury Prevention

Kinesiology therapeutic tape treating wrinkled back skin of pensioner

Whether swimmers, basketball players, or golfers, it’s common to see famous athletes with large strips of colorful athletic tape on various areas of their bodies. You may also wonder what this strange technique does and how it benefits them—or even how it might benefit you. Physical therapists often apply elastic therapeutic tape to aid an athlete’s […]

Achilles Tendonitis Printable Exercises [PDF]

Achilles tendonitis is a common condition that causes pain along the back of the leg, near the heel. It occurs when the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone, is overloaded or overstressed, leading to inflammation, pain, and potential tissue damage. […]