Motion Specific Release

Understanding the tibial nerve connects regional anatomy with more precise examination, MSR application, and rehabilitation. This article explores its course and branches, relevant clinical presentations, and practical treatment considerations. The purpose is to help practitioners select useful interventions and support the patient’s return to dependable walking, work, exercise, and other meaningful activities.

An ankle sprain may improve while pain along the outer foot continues to limit walking, running, or a dancer’s push-off. For the practitioner, that persistence raises a useful question: are we still assessing the ankle, or have we overlooked a relevant problem in the lateral midfoot? Cuboid syndrome is one consideration. The term describes a clinical presentation involving pain around the cuboid and calcaneocuboid region, often associated with an inversion injury or repetitiv

An ankle sprain may settle while pain along the outer foot continues to limit walking, running, or pushing off. For the practitioner, the challenge is deciding whether this represents cuboid syndrome, an associated injury, or another condition requiring a different approach. That distinction shapes both treatment and the patient’s return to activity.

Plantar fasciitis has been a sustained focus of my clinical work and teaching, leading to the publication of Resolving Plantar Fasciitis in 2015. That interest centres on a practical question: which findings should change how we treat the individual in front of us?

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, yet it is also subjected to extraordinary forces. During running, jumping, and other high-demand activities, the tendon can experience loads several times greater than body weight as it transfers force from the calf muscles to the foot.

What Is a Bunion? A bunion, medically known as hallux valgus, is a progressive change in the alignment of the big toe and the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint at its base. As the big toe gradually angles toward the second toe, the first metatarsal shifts in the opposite direction, creating the characteristic bump along the inside of the foot. But a bunion is more than just a bump. It reflects changes in the alignment and mechanics of the joint and surrounding structures.

What Is a Tailor’s Bunion? A tailor’s bunion, also known as a bunionette, is a bony prominence that develops along the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe. It involves changes around the fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, where the fifth metatarsal meets the little toe. As the condition develops, the outer portion of the fifth metatarsal becomes more prominent, and the little toe may angle inward toward the other toes. This can create pressure where the outs

What Are Hammer Toes? Hammer toes are a common foot condition in which one or more of the smaller toes develop an abnormal bend, most often at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, or middle joint of the toe. The condition can remain flexible in its earlier stages but may become increasingly stiff or fixed over time. Some hammer toes cause few symptoms, while others can lead to pain, stiffness, corns or calluses, difficulty finding comfortable footwear, and discomfort dur

Successful rehabilitation therefore involves more than simply waiting for an injured ligament to heal. It requires restoring mobility, strength, balance, proprioception, and confidence in movement while identifying other factors that may be contributing to persistent symptoms or instability.

When patients ask me what more they can do to speed up their recovery from foot pain, reduce inflammation, and ease discomfort, my answer is often, “Yes, there’s more you can do!” Beyond the treatments and exercises we recommend, I often bring in two powerful approaches: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Fascial Manipulation.

In our deep dive into medial ankle pain and Dancer's Tendonitis, we explore the anatomy, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment strategies.

Morton’s neuroma involves thickening and fibrosis associated with a common plantar digital nerve, most often in the space between the third and fourth metatarsal heads. Despite its name, it is not a tumour. Symptoms can include forefoot pain, burning, tingling, and numbness, often aggravated by footwear or sustained loading.

Foot drop describes difficulty lifting the front of the foot. It is a clinical sign, rather than a diagnosis. The cause may involve a peripheral nerve, a spinal nerve root, the brain or spinal cord, or less commonly a muscle disorder. Identifying where the weakness originates helps determine the appropriate treatment and prospects for recovery.