General

The “Weakly” Muscle – Plantar Fasciitis

ORIGIN: The plantar fascia or plantar aponeurosis is a long thin fibrous band that extends from the heel to the digits on the plantar or underside of the foot. The plantar fascia is of great strength and supports the arch. It is divided into three portions. The thickest is the central portion which attaches to … Read more

The “Weakly” Muscle – Shin Splints

Because of the fact that there are multiple locations where shin splints can occur, the format of this weeks article will be a straight discussion. There are three main areas where one can suffer a “shin splint.” The most common being the medial or inside portion of the lower leg. Often times this pain is … Read more