Painful nighttime leg cramps? 3 Tips for pain relief and prevention
Discover 3 effective tips to recover and prevent painful nighttime calf cramps or calf spams that help enhance leg and calf health and ensure a good nights sleep.
Runners & Joggers: 3 Tips to prevent & recover from Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis
As summer approaches, the appeal of running and jogging increases. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, the risk of injuries such as Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis looms large. These common running injuries can significantly hinder your progress and enjoyment of the sport.
How to overcome plantar fasciitis, causes and treatments
Plantar fasciitis, a common foot condition causing heel and foot pain, often results from overstretching the plantar fascia ligament. To treat this condition, physical therapy exercises and tools like slant boards are beneficial, aiding in stretching the plantar fascia, increasing blood flow, and strengthening lower leg muscles.
How San Francisco 49er’s Dre Greenlaw could have prevented a torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII loss
Preventing Achilles Injuries through Calf Stretching: A Lesson from Super Bowl LVIII
Super Bowl LVIII pivotal moment that shocked 49er fans, was the moment when Dre Greenlaw, the star linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers, made his run onto the field and immediately collapsed holding his calf.
Squat power! 9 squat exercises to burn fat and build strength
As a seasoned female fitness instructor, I’ve had numerous conversations with clients on the benefits and steps to improve knee joint health, flexibility and stretching. So it just made sense I share some of these conversations with you and share a few exercise that should be a staple in everyones workout routine; whether you’re an…
7 Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief Exercises
These 7 exercises for plantar fasciitis relief were my top physical therapy exercises for relieving the plantar fasciitis pain. I found when combined with other techniques these 7 exercises work great for preventative measures for future injuries, while improving my balance, flexibility and mobility.
Say Goodbye to Calf Strains: 4 common problems and how to fix calf strains
Calf strains can be a real pain, but don’t worry! We’re here to help. Let’s explore four common problems that cause calf strains and how to prevent them. Have you ever felt a sudden pain in your calf while playing, running, or even just walking, or worst yet, that crippling calf seizure? That’s what we…
Knee Pain Relief? 8 Lower-Body Exercises to help relieve knee pain and aches
Experiencing knee pain during exercise? The source of your discomfort might not be what you think. It’s often due to issues with hip, butt, and leg strength. Don’t solely blame your knees; they’re not always the culprits. What Causes Knee Pain During Exercise? A physical therapist in New York, notes that knee pain during exercises…
Beyond Limits: Best and worst calf stretches
Not all calf stretches are created equal. In this post, we’ll cover the best and worst calf stretches, the benefits of each, and tips for getting the most out of your stretching routine.
Review: Comparison of Strongtek slant board vs. BAM Athletica’s calf stretcher slant board
Welcome to our review comparing the popular wooden slant boards or incline calf stretchers by StrongTek and BAM Athletica Karma. These brands are widely recognized for their calf stretcher physical therapy equipment, providing numerous benefits such as improved balance, mobility, strength, and flexibility.