At McKenzie Sports Physical Therapy, we often say this: Your feet are not just passive structures. They are dynamic engines. And when they are weak, stiff, or poorly controlled, performance suffers. Let’s explore what modern foot and ankle care really looks like.
At McKenzie Sports Physical Therapy, we see it every day. Chronic foot pain that has been ignored for months. Ankle instability that keeps returning. Heel pain that slowly limits walking, workouts, and confidence. Foot and ankle health is not just about comfort. It is about performance, injury prevention, and long term mobility.
Foot and ankle pain changes everything. It affects how steps land.How weight shifts.How confidence feels walking across a room. When the base of the body isn’t functioning well, everything above it adapts — sometimes in ways that create even more issues. Knees compensate.Hips shift.The lower back tightens. The foot and ankle are not small details. … Read more
Neuropathy changes the way the body feels. The ground might seem less predictable.Steps might feel heavier.Balance might feel slightly delayed. For some, it starts as tingling in the toes. For others, it’s numbness, burning sensations, or weakness that gradually affects daily movement. But here’s the key perspective: Neuropathy is not the end of capability.It’s a … Read more
At McKenzie Sports Physical Therapy, we believe aging well is not about slowing down. It is about building the strength, mobility, and resilience needed to keep doing what you love for as long as possible. Our focus goes beyond injury recovery and centers on longevity and health span.
Running a marathon – or any distance that pushes your limits – is an accomplishment to be proud of. You’ve worked hard to get your body into the fitness level required to sustain you during the long miles, pushing you forward when your legs are begging you to stop. Despite all that hard work, your body is likely rebelling a bit – post-race spaghetti … Read more
This blog will discuss how physical therapy supports elite baseball preparation, from injury prevention to maximizing performance and optimizing recovery.
You’re probably reading this post because you’ve had a SLAP tear, or know someone who’s had a SLAP tear. What is a SLAP tear anyway? A SLAP (Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior) lesion is a tear in the superior portion of the labrum of the shoulder. Picture your shoulder joint; it’s a ball and socket joint, specifically … Read more
Short flat ground throws VS. Long toss throws Which throw causes more stress at your shoulder and elbow? What should you be using in the later phases of your rehab? Have you returned to baseball and still have pain? Read this quick, one page document from the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) … Read more
