Frequent Questions

Get an education in foot related conditions. Answers to our most frequently asked questions

• Who gets osteoarthritis?
• What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
• What causes osteoarthritis?

• Diabetes
• What is Insulin Resistance?
• What is Hb A1C?
• What is Brittle Diabetes?
• What is "C-Peptide levels" ?
• What is diabetes?
• Diabetes is a common fear on my father's side of the family. I am 21 years old and my father keeps bugging me to get checked. Do I have anything to worry about at this age?

• What is the difference between a stretch and an exercise?
• How long do you hold a stretch?
• Are there different stretches for different sports?
• Are stretches and warm-ups the same thing?
• What is a good warm up?
• How do I stretch my Iliotibial band?
• What is the best stretch for the Achilles?
• My family doctor says that children don’t need to stretch, why is that?
• Are the stretches different for children?
• How long before my actual participation in sports should I do my stretches?
• If I’m sore the next day after stretching, am I doing something wrong?
• I have arthritis, should I be stretching?
• What if the muscles hurt during a stretch?
• Will stretching prevent soreness after a workout?
• After the first tension releases, should I repeat the stretch?
• I prefer to wear 3-inch heels. My trainer says I should do the calf stretch at the end of each business day. Is this necessary?
• Are any standing hamstring stretches effective?
• I have a tight schedule and attend aerobics classes. I often skip the stretches. Is it necessary to do them after every exercise session?
• Should I stretch before or after running? I have been told not to stretch before I run because it may cause injury.
• Why do my calf muscles cramp when I do my hamstring stretch?
• What is a primary stretch?