I was recently received the following comment from a reader: I am only 2.5 years out from cheilectomies of both big toes. I thought I was looking at years of […]
“Overuse injury” is becoming a well known term among health professionals, pro athletes, amateur athletes, and parents. The term overuse implies that there is a known level of activity that […]
A few weeks ago I read Greg Lehman’s article on why you should stop foam rolling your ITBs. I thought it was well written and very well thought out and […]
Below is a diagram of how simply reducing hip extension via tight hip flexors can result in a tight gastroc/soleus complex. Always Evolve, Mike
The following response is written in regards to an October 22, 2012 Article by Courtney Humphries titled “Do you need a knee replacement?“. Please read that article first then come […]
We don’t have to travel far from the big toe to get to my #3 most underestimated injury, the ankle sprain. Maybe ankle sprains aren’t the most painful condition of […]
Here’s a pic of a total knee replacement four weeks post op. The doctor fixed a 26 degree Q angle (angle between the thigh and shin). The normal female Q […]
Hallux rigidus (which basically means a rigid first toe) is so unbelievably underestimated that often I find people don’t even have it diagnosed
84 y/o female who is 4 weeks post-op after bilateral staged (2 weeks) total knee replacements. Doing well at home with daughter, but has a long road ahead with gait […]
Almost every week I hear this statement. “Mike, my hip has been killing me”. This will be followed up with the person inevitably rubbing their lateral glute or thigh, and me throwing down some knowledge. “Your hip?” I ask.
Mike Scott, DPT 