Entries from 2014-05-01 to 1 month
One other factor that contributes to the flattening of the arch of the foot is tightness of the calf muscles. The calf muscle attaches into the foot by the achilles tendon into the back of the heel. When the calf muscle is tight it limits …
If you or a loved one cannot talk, you know how hard it is to communicate. Many things interfere with telling others your needs A tube that is in your throat to help with breathing, an illness that weakens your voice box or throat muscles,…
Modified activity is the first step in reducing heel pain caused by Sever's disease. When a child does participate in athletics, applying ice to the affected heel for 20 minutes three times each day can help to cut down on the pain. Orthot…
What to feed a diabetic dog in this case is just as important as making surethey start becoming more active. Do not let the dog lay around after a meal. Itis also a good idea to give the dog two or three smaller meals instead of onlyone or…
Research in America, Europe and Australia has clearly proven that wearing an orthotic insole is the best way to treat Plantar Fasciitis, especially when combined with daily exercises. However, it must be noted that this treatment regime is…