Foot drop, sometimes called "drop foot," is the inability to lift the front part of the foot. This causes the toes to drag along the ground while walking. To avoid dragging the toes, people with foot ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old woman. I have been an avid exerciser and runner since 1980. I am in excellent health and take no medications, except for a low-dose rheumatoid arthritis medication, ...

You started with a dynamic warm-up, crushed a treadmill run, and are ready to hit the shower. Before you do, spend a few minutes doing these stretches for flexibility. Stretching may not be the most ...

You stretch your hamstrings. You stretch your quads. You probably also stretch your back, especially after a long day of sitting at a desk. But did you know you should be stretching your feet, as well ...

The best exercises for plantar fasciitis and heel pain can depend on the individual, but may include various foot and calf stretches. They can help to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, and ...

Ever get up in the morning and put your feet down on the ground, only to experience a sharp pain in your heels or arches? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. This common condition can make even ...

Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...

Feeling sore? A good stretch may be just what the doctor ordered. If you deal with ankle stiffness or pain, there are many stretches that can help. Taking time each day to work on your strength and ...

Podiatrists previously put us on to a clever and affordable foot stretching tool that effectively reduces pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis and tendinitis. Since then, this device ...