Articles on Feet and Ankle Injuries
Below are some articles that were published in "The Physical Therapy Times", a publication of Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley P.C. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter directly by e-mail, please contact us.

Strains and Sprains How to recognize and treat sprains and strains What's the difference between a strain and a sprain? Strains involve a partial tear of muscle, whereas sprains involve a partial tear of ligaments or tendons.   Achilles Tendonitis The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body Achilles tendonitis is a painful and often debilitating inflammation of the Achilles tendon, also called the heel cord.

Which Athletic Shoe Should I Buy? Choosing the right shoe The activities that will be performed, the construction of the shoe, what surfaces you will be on and the type of foot you have are all factors in determining which shoe is right for you.

Plantar Fascitis My Aching Feet Plantar fascitis and heel spurs are one of the most common causes of heel pain.