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WHAT IS SHOCKWAVE THERAPY?
Shockwave therapy, which is also known as Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is based on a unique set of pressure and sound waves that stimulate the metabolism, new blood vessels, and accelerates the healing process. In the 1980’s, it was used to break up...
The Top 10 Foot and Ankle Injuries in Soccer
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and one of the fastest-growing sports played by all ages. There is a tremendous amount of stress placed on the player’s lower extremity requiring excessive running, side-to-side movements, and starting/stopping,...
Do you suffer from Shin Splints?
We’re a few weeks into the new year. If your New Year’s resolutions included taking up running, training for a race, or starting a new activity altogether, you may be experiencing some pain in your lower legs. If you have ever been a runner, a dancer, or played...
Is it RICE or is it MEAT?
Ice, ice baby! That has always been the go-to treatment for acute injuries, but these days is it the right way to treat acute injuries? After a basketball game, someone has sprained their ankle, they were told to rest, ice, compress, and elevate (R.I.C.E)....
Eliminate Pain with MLS Laser Treatment
Pain. We all experience it. Joint pain, degenerative disc disease, arthritic conditions can all be sources of pain. Some can tolerate it better than others. Some turn to other avenues to deal with it. Opioids, drugs, pain management. ...
Heel Pain Relief Tips for Active Adults
Heel pain in active adults is a very common problem, even if the definition of “active” may vary from person to person. For some, an active lifestyle means strict weekly workout routines and setting personal goals. For others, it means breaking out on weekends to cut...
5 Simple Tips to Avoid Running Injuries
Running is a wonderful activity. But running into a painful foot or ankle injury that forces you to hang up your shoes for a while can be torturous. While racing, setting new personal records, and a feeling of pure freedom are all valid pursuits in this sport, it...
What to Do When You Have an Ankle Injury
If anything could – and should! – put a stop to an activity, it’s an ankle injury. Whenever any form of ankle trauma strikes, the very last thing you should be thinking of doing is trying to ignore it. In many cases, of course, your ankle won’t give you much of a...
Will Carbon Fiber Plating Revolutionize Your Running Shoe?
It’s safe to say that carbon fiber plates have whipped up controversy in the world of running shoes. Some laud them as game-changers for improving times. Others don’t think they should exist at all. While cool tech and the promise of potential performance...
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