Tips & Techniques

It's A Pain In The Foot... Or Is It More?

Denise Smith 
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July 18, 2016

The foot and ankle are probably the most fascinating parts of the body to me. The ankle contains more than 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles, 33 joints,
and 26 bones. In fact, one quarter of the bones in the body are located in this area. So this dynamic joint can certainly be a problem area. But often
times, a problem in the back, hip, or knee can directly affect the foot and ankle.

For example, plantar fasciitis can occur for a variety of reasons: a leg length difference, a low back problem, a tight hip, a knee that hyperextends...
the list could go on. So while it is vital that you have someone monitor the plantar fasciitis, it is just as important that you figure out whythe
symptoms started in order to keep it from coming back.

For more information on some common foot and ankle dysfunctions and reasons why they occur, join us Monday, August 8 as we team up with The Running Depot to host Dr. Patrick McEneaney from Cary Grove Foot and Ankle. For more information or to RSVP, please click
here.

Meet the Author
Denise Smith graduated from Marquette University in 2002 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and has been a certified running technique specialist since 2014. She is a consultant for multiple local middle and high schools and instructs courses in Kinesiology at McHenry County College. Denise also travels the country as part of the Pose Method education team with a lecture series on injury prevention and treatment along with the running technique certification course.
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