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Plantar flexion, or pointing your foot takes place every time you take a step and push off the ground, come up onto your toes, kick a ball, or jump. Find out how to ensure your ankles, and supporting muscles and tissues are strong and healthy to avoid plantar flexion injuries.
About half of all adults in the U.S. experience some degree of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons, per the Cleveland Clinic's website. It can be sharp, acute pain that flares up suddenly, or the pain can be chronic and long-lasting. While some cases may require surgery and/or prescription
Musculoskeletal pain affects bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Claire Morrow, PT, physical therapy consultant in San Francisco, shares holistic tips in this "Be Well" series piece.