In a world full of complex fitness gadgets and intense workout routines, it’s easy to forget about the incredible power of a simple walk. And hey, trick or treating is right around the street corner, so you might as well get going now. Here are the benefits of regularly taking strolls down the ole’ block […]
Today is International Podiatry Day, so if you’re wondering why podiatry even matters, you’re in the right place. Your feet are the foundation of nearly everything you do, and when they’re not happy, it’s usually a sign that something is wrong. At Syracuse Podiatry, we see how quickly life opens back up when people stop […]
Syracuse Podiatry wishes you a happy holiday season! Our feet do so much for us, yet they’re often overlooked when it comes to what we’re thankful for. A lot of physical stress is put on our feet daily, which is why it’s so important to take care of them. But this year we want to […]
Properly stretching and warming up before exercising is essential for avoiding injuries. Be sure to include your feet in your physical therapy and warm up routines to help prevent ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis and many other injuries. 3 excellent physical therapy exercises for your feet include the following: Calf extensions—While standing on the edge of […]
The arch of your foot is comprised of three wide bands of fibrous tissue and when this tissue becomes irritated and inflamed from excessive stress and pressure, plantar fasciitis is often the result. The arch problems can also radiate to the heel where the plantar fascia inserts to the heel bone often contributing the formation […]
A truly amazing part of the structure of your foot is the arch, which is actually composed of three components including two longitudinal and one transverse. Additionally, your arch relies on a multitude of tendons, muscles, and other tissues for proper functioning, so there are many ways that injury, deformity, or disease can cause arch […]
The bracket has been revealed! Although the hometown Syracuse Orange were snubbed and left out of the field of 68 that made the NCAA tournament, they secured a top seed in the NIT tournament. However, with so many top-level basketball games to be played over the next few weeks, there are bound to be a […]
Take care of your feet and they will take you places! People tend to neglect the niggling pain in their feet, ankles or anywhere in the lower leg. Home remedies may sometimes alleviate the pain for a while, but when the toes tingle and burn or when the ankle twists too often when you walk […]
