Merlyn Heuer

Bottom Of Foot Pain Treatment

Entries from 2015-05-01 to 1 month

How Do I Know If I Have Got Overpronation Of The Feet

Overview Pronation is the natural act of the body spreading the impact of walking, jogging or running throughout the foot evenly. As the foot strikes the ground, the ankle naturally rolls inward absorbing the shock of the ground and mobili…

Severs Disease Physiotherapy

Overview Sever's disease is an injury to a child's still developing foot structure, specifically an inflammation in the heel's growth plate due to muscle strain and repetitive stress. It is common in young athletes and children who have pr…

Achilles Tendon Rupture Treatment Cast

Overview The Achilles tendon is the extension from the two large muscles in the calf region, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These two muscles combine to form the Achilles tendon. The tendon forms in the lower one third of the leg and ex…