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Overpronation and Knee Pain?

My doctor told me my knee pain is due to my overpronation.  He did not explain what overpronation means or how it could be causing my knee pain.  My questions are; If I overpronate then what is normal?  Why is overpronation bad for my knee?  How do orthotics help correct my overpronation? The below [...]

By |2022-09-28T08:57:28-07:00September 28th, 2022|Running Injuries|0 Comments

Do Flat Feet Cause Foot or Arch Pain?

Recently a 13 year old non-athlete came to our clinic complaining of left sided foot/arch pain the occurs if he is on his feet for extended periods of time and he wears non-supportive shoes such as flip flops or VANS.  We asked him the typical questions that someone with plantar fasciitis would answ [...]

By |2020-11-04T09:50:45-08:00November 3rd, 2020|Foot/Heel Injuries|2 Comments

Shin Splints and Bone Marrow Edema

I have suffered from what I thought had been shin splints for the past 2 years now. I play college soccer and am very active whether its running, lifting weights, or playing soccer. I was in a lot pain all last season. I tried limiting my running though out the summer. I thought rest would heal the [...]

What Causes Burning Foot Pain

Dr. Allen please help! Everyday I walk 4 miles to stay healthy but don't feel like I  have used the proper shoes. In the morning when I wake up there is no pain, when I walk there is no pain. After walking or standing for a period of time I feel burning pain on my heel radiating to my ball and toes. [...]

By |2020-03-13T11:24:03-07:00March 13th, 2020|Foot/Heel Injuries|0 Comments

Anatomical Leg Length Inequality vs. Functional Leg Length Inequality

The effects of a leg length difference can be global Let’s face it; most of us are not symmetrical. In fact it is more common to not be symmetrical than it is to be symmetrical. What matters the most is how asymmetrical you are. How do I tell the Difference? In the case of our leg length it is COM [...]

By |2019-11-13T08:35:30-08:00November 13th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Anatomical Leg Length Inequality vs. Functional Leg Length Inequality

How to Diagnose Piriformis Syndrome

In all cases of diagnosing any injury or condition you have to 1. listen to the patients presenting symptoms and history and after come up with a checklist of the top 5-6 things they COULD have 2. Through a series of orthopedic/neurological/provocative testing eliminate conditions one at a time for  [...]

By |2019-04-15T11:32:47-07:00April 15th, 2019|Running Injuries, Sports Injuries|0 Comments
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