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23 Tue

What’s the best running style?

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What’s the best running style? Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In the New York Times, there was an article I read about barefoot running. It was similar to an older article back in March about barefoot running. They both covered the trend of running style...

Tags: barefoot, feet, foot, heel strike, injury, Paul Kochoa, running

15 Mon

Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear

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Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS In the last few weeks, I’ve had several patient’s go on vacation. As a seasoned traveler and a physical therapist I know the toll traveling can take on your body. So let’s...

Tags: feet, footwear, hiking, Michelle Millner, pain, shoes, travel, walking

17 Mon

Barefoot Running Part 2: Feet of steel

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Barefoot running Part 2: Feet of steel Written by: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT In my previous post, I talked about making sure you had good strength and mechanics before transitioning to barefoot running. Good strength and mechanics is important even if you are running in shoes. So...

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14 Fri

Barefoot Running

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Barefoot Running Written by: Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT Barefoot running seems to be the newest fad in fitness to which many runners and fitness enthusiasts are flocking. Many claim its the answer to injury free running, stating that it encourages more natural running form, encourages efficiency,...

Tags: barefoot, foot, injury, Michelle Millner, running

03 Mon

Calcaneal taping: Part 2

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Calcaneal taping: Part 2 Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI In my previous post, I explained the role of the arches and how the calcaneus (the heel bone) plays a role in creating those arches. A physiotherapist can assess the structure of your foot and...

Tags: foot arches, foot pain, heel pain, Paul Kochoa, plantar fasciitis, tape

29 Wed

Calcaneal taping and foot pain

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Calcaneal taping and foot pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Tape and feet, watch any sporting event on television and I’m sure you’ll spot at least one athlete with tape around their ankles. Tape is a common tool used by physiotherapists and athletic trainers...

Tags: foot arches, foot pain, heel pain, Paul Kochoa, plantar fasciitis, tape

08 Tue

Injuries in Disguise: How Injuries Can Be Connected to Another Part of the Body

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Injuries in Disguise: How Injuries Can Be Connected to Another Part of the Body By: Dr. Michelle Millner PT, DPT Injuries to our muscles, tendons and ligaments come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but did you know that sometimes an injury in one part of you body...

Category Archives: Foot

What’s the best running style?

Summer Travel Part I : Pack the right footwear

Barefoot Running Part 2: Feet of steel

Barefoot Running

Calcaneal taping: Part 2

Calcaneal taping and foot pain

Injuries in Disguise: How Injuries Can Be Connected to Another Part of the Body