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Heel Pain After Pickleball: Is It Plantar Fasciitis or an Achilles Injury?

Heel Pain After Pickleball: Is It Plantar Fasciitis or an Achilles Injury?

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Nov 11, 2026 | Conditions, Physical Therapy, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Plantar fasciitis usually causes pain under the heel, while Achilles problems are typically felt behind the heel or along the tendon. Morning symptoms can occur with both conditions, so pain location, push-off symptoms, and the response after pickleball...
Plantar Fasciitis Not Getting Better? When to Consider Shockwave Therapy

Plantar Fasciitis Not Getting Better? When to Consider Shockwave Therapy

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Nov 11, 2026 | Conditions, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Plantar fasciitis that is not improving does not always require more rest. Recovery may be stalled by excessive load, inadequate strength, or a diagnosis that needs reassessment. Shockwave therapy is a noninvasive option that may be considered when...
Golfer’s Wrist: Why It Hurts And How To Get Back To Your Swing

Golfer’s Wrist: Why It Hurts And How To Get Back To Your Swing

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Nov 6, 2026 | Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Golfer’s wrist is not one single condition, and pain location, swing phase, and whether the lead or trail wrist is affected can help identify the likely cause. The lead wrist, particularly the pinky side, is commonly affected because it experiences...
Shockwave Therapy For Arthritis: Where It Fits In Joint Care

Shockwave Therapy For Arthritis: Where It Fits In Joint Care

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Nov 6, 2026 | Conditions, Shockwave Therapy, Sports Medicine

Key Takeaways Shockwave therapy for arthritis has its strongest current evidence in knee osteoarthritis, where research suggests potential improvements in pain and function. Shockwave should not be presented as a treatment that reliably regrows cartilage or reverses...
Sciatica Physical Therapy: How Rehab Can Reduce Pain And Restore Movement

Sciatica Physical Therapy: How Rehab Can Reduce Pain And Restore Movement

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Oct 29, 2026 | Conditions, Physical Therapy

Key Takeaways Sciatica physical therapy focuses on reducing nerve irritation while restoring movement, strength, and activity tolerance. Treatment should be individualized because sciatica can result from different causes and does not respond to one universal exercise...
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  • Heel Pain After Pickleball: Is It Plantar Fasciitis or an Achilles Injury?
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  • Golfer’s Wrist: Why It Hurts And How To Get Back To Your Swing
  • Shockwave Therapy For Arthritis: Where It Fits In Joint Care
  • Sciatica Physical Therapy: How Rehab Can Reduce Pain And Restore Movement

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