By Noelle Ihli, medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon, M.D. Most people who take part in strength training programs like Crossfit or BodyPump are typically very dedicated to health and fitness. And while high-impact strength training can have incredible...
The answer to this question depends a lot on context. A disability can be medical–an injury or a limitation that affects how you live your life. Or a disability can be a legal classification that determines whether or not you’re able to receive different...
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT for short) is a treatment for Plantar Fasciitis that involves manipulating the bones and connective tissues in the foot to help them align properly, bear weight more effectively, and work correctly in tandem with the arch of...
There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence for most Plantar Fasciitis treatments. Everyone has a cousin or friend of a friend who swears by a particular way of banishing heel pain. But what does the evidence say? While anecdotes and recommendations from friends and family...
You may have heard that the thickness of your plantar fascia ligament is related to whether or not you have a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. But what exactly does that mean? How thick is the average plantar fascia ligament? Why does the ligament get thicker in...
Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a medical treatment that uses a targeted dose of radiation (a type of energy) to break down certain types of tissue in the human body. Higher doses of radiation are commonly used to shrink cancerous tumors. Lower doses...
