Throughout my years as a sports doctor, I‘ve seen patients with all kinds of injuries, regardless if they are athletes or not. One of the more common upper body injuries, especially for everyday workers like you is Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis. Fortunately, there are support braces and equipment you can use to help you…
Plantar fasciitis is a common problem among runners. As a sports medicine doctor, I treat many people with plantar fasciitis. I also work extensively with runners. This was especially true when I was in Hawaii working with the Ironman Marathon. These hardcore athletes taught me a lot about the best types of running shoes to…
When you suffer from plantar fasciitis, shoes can be your best friend or your worst enemy. As a sports medicine doctor- and someone who has personal experience with foot pain– I’ll give you some guidance on shopping for the best shoes for plantar fasciitis. I’ve also enlisted the input of some experts in the orthopedics,…
Golfers and tennis players who tend to make repetitive movements in an athletic setting, often feel symptoms of Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis. This condition around the elbow can lead to stiffness, swelling, joint pain and difficulty moving. If you don‘t play tennis, it doesn‘t automatically keep you out of risk, since only 5 percent…
Plantar fasciitis pain is a nightmare. I know firsthand that suffering from plantar fasciitis can make simple tasks like walking much more challenging. Luckily, there are lots of ways to treat PF, including many simple remedies you can try at home. In this article, I’ll share my best picks for over-the-counter insoles for plantar fasciitis….
As someone who suffers from heel pain, I know that the first few steps in the morning are often the worst. That’s why I put together this list of the best plantar fasciitis night splints! As a sports medicine doctor, I have spent many years treating plantar fasciitis in my patients. I recommend many solutions…
As a sports medicine doctor, I’ve seen how debilitating plantar fasciitis can be for many of my patients. As someone who’s on her feet all day at work, I’ve also personally experienced pain from plantar fasciitis. A lot of patients have asked me for sock recommendations, so I’ve compiled this list of the best socks…
For most of us, walking is just part of life. But what happens when plantar fasciitis pain gets in the way of this everyday activity? To help you solve that problem, here’s my list of the best walking shoes for plantar fasciitis! Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a very common problem I see in my patients….
I’m a sports medicine doctor living in sunny Florida, so you can be sure I get a lot of questions about like “is it ok if I wear flip-flops with plantar fasciitis?” The right pair can be! The cheap flip-flops you buy at the store are not going to help your PF. If you find a…
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