http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/figures/A00149F02.jpg Introduction Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain and is caused by inflammation or noninflammatory degenerative changes of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your heel bone to your toes. You may have plantar fasciitis if you are experiencing some of these symptoms: A sharp pain … Continue reading Manual Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis
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Aspiring to Combine Chinese Medicine with Physical Therapy
A successful alternative physical therapist combines Chinese medicine with western physical therapy. As a Chinese immigrant, living in China for 10 years during my childhood, I used to attend Tai Chi classes with my mom everyday for our exercise routine. Ever since I was a little kid, I have learned much about Chinese medicine and … Continue reading Aspiring to Combine Chinese Medicine with Physical Therapy
Cycling Movement Dysfunction
Cycling is a sport or it a daily activity that gets people from one place to another. Either way, requirements for a cyclist should be comfort, ability to sustain the same position for a long period of time, speed, and power. As a physical therapist, we look at different possible dysfunctions with cycling, evaluate, and … Continue reading Cycling Movement Dysfunction