If you've ever stepped out of bed and felt a sharp pain in your heel with those first few steps, you're not alone. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common running injuries and a frequent reason runners reduce mileage or stop training altogether. The good news? Most cases of plantar fasciitis respond extremely well to the right treatment approach. At Physio360, we help runners throughout Stonington, Mystic, Groton, and Westerly identify the root cause of their plantar heel

When Evan came to Physio360 for physical therapy, he was about four weeks removed from a significant basketball-related ankle sprain. While his symptoms had started to improve, he was unsure whether he could safely return to competitive basketball without reinjury. As someone who regularly strength trains, walks, and competes in a local basketball league, the injury affected more than just his ankle. It limited his ability to stay active and participate in the activities that

One of the most common things I hear from patients is: "My calves are always tight." Or: "My hips feel tight no matter how much I stretch." The surprising truth is that tightness isn't always a flexibility problem. In many cases, tightness is actually your body's way of asking for more support. Tight Doesn't Always Mean Short When a muscle lacks strength, stability, or control, the nervous system will often increase muscle tension to create a feeling of protection. Think of i

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