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1) What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is made from 2 components: plasma (liquid portion of your blood) and platelets. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and circulate throughout your blood. They are small cells and are well known for clotting, however they are also very important for inflammation, regeneration…

1) What are recovery Shoes? Recovery after exercise is one of the most important factors of your training. Whatever your sport is or even just long days at work standing, your feet are begging for recovery. When you run – there is an increase of up to  7-8 times your body weight that your feet…

1) What are the peroneal tendons?  On the outside of your leg, you have two muscles – Peroneal Longus and Brevis. These two muscles then become tendons around your ankle and travel behind the outer ankle bone called the fibula. One of them – peroneal brevis continues and on the outside of the foot and…

1) What are ankle sprains:  Sprains are one of the most commons ankle injuries sustained.  An ankle sprain is when the ligaments around your ankle are over-stretched or even torn.  Ligaments are strong fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone and keep your ankle in proper position. After a multiple sprains, you may feel your…

1) What are Orthotics?  Orthotics are custom made inserts for your feet. They are removable and can be placed in many different types of shoes.  Orthotics can serve many different purposes and depending on your foot type, orthotics can help realign your feet. Remember – No two feet are the same, not even your own…