plantar fasciitis
Overuse Injuries
Not every injury happens because of a fall, twist, or sudden accident. Sometimes pain develops slowly. Overuse injury physical therapy can play a crucial role in addressing pain that emerges gradually from increased activity or repetitive motion. Maybe you started running more miles. You picked up extra shifts at work. You returned to the gym… Read More
Why the Bottom of Your Foot Hurts With Your First Steps
Posted by: in Foot and Ankle Pain on September 12, 2026
You get out of bed, place your foot on the floor, and feel a sharp pain near your heel or through the bottom of your foot. After walking for a few minutes, the discomfort may begin to ease. However, it can return after sitting, driving, exercising, or spending a long time on your feet. Foot… Read More
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Plantar fasciitis treatment can help reduce heel pain, morning stiffness, foot weakness, and discomfort during walking, standing, running, or exercise. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. It connects the heel bone to the front of the foot and helps support the arch. When this tissue becomes… Read More
Hip, Knee, and Leg
Hip, knee, and leg physical therapy can help people who are dealing with pain, weakness, stiffness, or trouble moving. These problems may affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, work, exercise, play sports, or complete simple tasks at home. Lower-body pain can begin after a fall, twist, sports injury, or sudden increase in activity. It… Read More
Why Your Pain Is Worse in the Morning (And What You Can Do About It)
Posted by: in Pain Management on July 23, 2026
Have you ever rolled out of bed and wondered why your body feels so much worse than it did the night before? Maybe your back is stiff, your knees ache as soon as your feet hit the floor, or your neck feels like it barely moved all night. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone…. Read More
The Most Common Summer Sports Injuries We See in Physical Therapy
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on June 24, 2026
Summer is one of the most active times of the year, and with all this activity comes an increased risk of summer sports injuries. Longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor recreation opportunities encourage people to get moving. Whether it’s running local road races, playing pickleball, golfing, hiking Maine trails, cycling, swimming, tennis, softball, or simply… Read More