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Taking Care of my Body while Bartending

By Rachel Suggs / June 3, 2019

Many years ago, I decided to get a part-time bartending job at a local brewery. I was looking to purchase my first home here in Asheville and like many Ashevillians know, the struggle is real. It’s expensive to live here! So I figured the extra income would be helpful. Little…

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9 Not so Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

By Christopher Taylor, PT / February 6, 2017

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an injury to connective tissue on the bottom of the foot.  The plantar fascia (PF) runs from the inside side of the bottom of the heel, and extends down the length of the foot connecting to the toes.  The PF supports the arch…

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3 things to do for Plantar Fasciitis

By Christopher Taylor, PT / December 7, 2016

Plantar Fasciitis What is it? The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it can get weak, swollen, tender and inflamed. Pain is presented on the heel and bottom…

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5 Natural Inflammation Remedies

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 20, 2015

5 All Natural Ways to Soothe Joint Inflammation So you suffer from arthritis or some other form of joint inflammation, but you are unable to take medication or undergo surgery to alleviate your pain.  What can you do?  This short article will provide you will 5 suggestions for cooling inflammation…

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Best Shoe Options

By Christopher Taylor, PT / July 24, 2013

Best Shoe Options There recently has been a trend toward minimalist shoes with a very low profile and minimal arch support.  There certainly is some compelling research about how modern footwear has not decreased injury rates (link).  This school of thought states that the extra cushion in modern shoes has…

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Running Injuries

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 27, 2013

As spring comes around many people are thinking about ways to stay or become active this year.  Asheville has a huge population of runners, I like that it is easy to set goals and monitor progress when choosing running over other ways to maintain health. There are many local running…

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Plantar Fasciitis, What is it?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 21, 2013

Plantar Fasciitis – What is it? Plantar fasciitis is a chronic inflammation of the plantar aponeurosis. This a band of tissue that attaches from the heel of the foot to the forefoot (just before the toes). The plantar fascia provides support to the muscles and ligaments that support the arch.…

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