by ChicagoChiroSports | Jun 25, 2013 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle, Move Of The Month, Move Of The Month – 2013
Doing heel walks will help strengthen the tibialis anterior, the muscle that is located in the front of the shin. The primary action of the tibialis anterior is to flex the foot upward while maintaining the heel on the ground. For people who have high arches in their...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle, Questions & Answers
Q. I have a long history of spraining my ankles. What can I do to prevent future ankle sprains? A. More often than not, a sprained ankle is due to a loss of proprioception and balance in the ankles, and not necessarily a strength issue. Proprioception is your body’s...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle
THE MOVE This is an exercise is designed to strengthen the arch and the intrinsic muscles of the foot. The first picture shows the initial starting position for the ski jump exercise. The toes are to remain relaxed. As she starts to leans forward she stops her forward...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 6, 2013 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle
The patients begins one foot forward and a few inches away from the wall. The patient supports himself against the wall with his hands. With the heel staying in contact with the floor, bring the knee forward so it touches the wall (ankle dorsiflexion). Repeat 10 times...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Jan 1, 2013 | Foot and Ankle, Medical Articles
By Dr. Josh Akin, DC, ART, MUA Provider Plantar fasciitis is a condition of inflammation in the fibrous tissue that travels from the calcaneus to the base of the toes. Often the structures, particularly the muscles and tendons that lie below the fascia also become...
by ChicagoChiroSports | Dec 6, 2012 | Exercises, Foot and Ankle
The short foot exercise is recommended by postural expert Vladimir Janda in his book “Muscle Function Testing,” to build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles and tendons that support the arch. THE MOVE Sit with good posture in a sturdy chair...
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