Do you know that your foot ‘core’ muscles are a thing? Looking at your foot right now, how many muscles do you think are there in your foot? Fun fact, there are actually 29 muscles in the human foot. These muscles are subdivided into extrinsic (superficial) and intrinsic (deeper) muscles.
WHAT IS A TENDON? Tendon’s comprise of connective tissue elements of the muscle that come together to attach muscle to bone. These tendons function to transmit the forces generated by our muscles and produce motion. These collagen fibres are very tightly packed and have such a high level of strength,
What has 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred tendons, ligaments and muscles? Your foot! Your feet have literally carried you through life and should not be ignored. Running is a high-impact sport that creates a lot of force from your feet hitting the ground. If you are
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Feet are complex and it is important they are strong. There are multiple intricate bones and joints in the foot and just as many muscles. These muscles are important in both balance and ‘posture’ of the lower body. Just like poor posture in the back, poor ‘posture’ in the
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Festival season is right around the corner! Here at Pivotal Motion, we’d like to talk about the common injuries seen when wearing inappropriate footwear. Below we have listed the injuries that we most commonly see during festival season. Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition which affects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Have you ever had the feeling of your foot falling asleep or noticed burning pain on the top of your foot? It is usually followed by a few minutes of pins and needles and a tingling sensation as blood enters the foot again. The cause of these funny feelings
