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Tendonitis is an inflammatory response to acute overload of the tendon, usually associated with microtears and over training. Tendonosis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory process associated with break-down of tendon fibers; it is often associated with too little or too much ankle/foot motion and flat feet. With respect to Achilles tendonosis, it is really common; from
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Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a type of nerve damage that is associated with pain, weakness and numbness in the feet, and less frequently the hands..[1] Those with DPN have poor balance and coordination and are at a greater risk for falls. They are also at risk for developing ulcers, infections, deformities of bone and
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Many of our clients present with foot pain: plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic sprain injuries, Achilles tendonitis or tendonosis, arthritis, metatarsalgia, etc. There are many ways of dealing with foot pain, such as orthotics and electrical modalities like shock wave therapy, nursing care and exercise. Because most foot pains are associated with muscle weakness of
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There’s not much mystery about ankle sprains, as many, many people have personal experience with the injury. There are two ligament systems which bind the lower leg to the foot and one system which binds the lower leg bones together, just above the ankle joint. Ligament injuries can range from overstretch to tearing of some
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A neuropathy is any condition that affects the normal activity of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. Motor nerves are those which transmit messages from the brain, and control movement; when these nerves are affected, they cause weakness, gait dysfunction, muscle cramping and instability. Sensory nerves transmit messages to the brain recording sensations of
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The plantar fascia is the tough tissue that covers the bottom of the foot, supporting the arches, ligaments and muscles which are located there. This fascia is composed of dense, well-organized collagen strands, arranged in parallel alignment. The major issue with this condition is the degeneration of the collagen, often precipitated by poor foot structure
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Embrace that youthful feeling!! You know the feeling! The energy and enthusiasm to live your full day; great mobility; solid baseline fitness from which to pursue exercise and recreational goals; better tolerance when you have to sit or stand too long; good organ function, such as bladder and digestive function. In short, few physical
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Did you know there are six common kinds of headache? and did you know that, at Avalon Laser Health we offer effective treatment plans for most of them? These common headaches can relate to injury or dysfunction of the neck, tongue or TMJ (temporomandibular joint). They include tension headache; concussion and direct head trauma; sinusitis;
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What is a Concussion? A concussion is a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (1993) defines mTBI as an “acute brain injury resulting from mechanical energy to the head from external physical forces” (American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 1993). Concussions are associated with physical trauma such as a contact sports
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What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a soft tissue injury to the neck caused from a sudden extension and flexion of the cervical spine. It is caused by impact such as an automobile accident, but also by contact sports or physical assault. It occurs when the soft tissues of the neck, such as the muscles and
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