Rabbit's foot

The Way It Haunted Me People say that good things always come in pairs, but what about bad things too? My parents, sister and I decided to visit Cedar Point during what I like to call a dark fall. The days were hazy and honeyed, and cinnamon and pomegranate aroma filled the air. The skies were always awake and illuminated with the never-ending thunderstorms, and murky rains; the scattered leaves were luminescent in their yellows, reds, and purples as if they forgot they were about to die. That…

I stubbed my left big toe the cement floor. It was hurting every step I took, so I hopped the rest to the field. I already had been limping before I stubbed my toe, because I still had A small bone fracture in my right foot from the last race I had. I then had pain on each foot. I didn't like this race but I knew this was my last race ever. I then took off my sweats and sweater to fully warm up. Then, put on my racing shoes. My shoes were light with thin material and had spikes twisted on the…

Best Nursing Shoes ReviewSkechers for Work Women's Energy-Sector Lace-UpBest Nursing Shoes Review Open Menu There are so many nursing shoes out there that frankly, I just do not like the style of. Don’t get me wrong, there are some excellent quality ones available, and many of my friends at work have the clog style ones. However, I like more of a sneaker type shoe, so when I need to find the best nursing shoes for myself, this is what I look for first…

Cuneiform Fracture The cuneiform bones are the bones in the middle of the foot that make up the arch. A cuneiform fracture is a break or crack in one of these bones. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A sudden twisting of your foot. A fall onto your foot. Dropping a heavy object on your foot. Overuse or repetitive exercise. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who: Play contact sports. Have a bone disease. Have a low calcium…

Connections was the second act to ACAA’s spring show performance. It included all of the ballet classes that are taught at the school. My class was in opening, closing, and two variations. We watched the video for both nights to help give an evaluation of our performance. This is my evaluation for my performance in the show, class, and rehearsals. First, is my evaluation of my performance. My performance as a whole went well. There were few mistakes, but some parts could have looked better. The…

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best view of the hip’s range of motion and angles. Results: Many people do not properly perform correct squat biomechanics often leading to injury. The prime movers of a squat are the muscles around the hips and knees, but it also includes the ankle foot and lower back. Image 1 demonstrates a comfortable stance; most people prefer their feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart with their toes pointed out at a slight angle (this stance is clearly seen within the GAIT cycle). By keeping the…

Planter Fascitis can be a real pain in the foot, that if left untreated can eventually effect mobility and over all quality of life. However, the experienced team here at Burrard Physiotherapy can help. What is Planter Fascitis? Planter Fascitis is inflammation and pain of the connective tissue at the bottom of the foot called the planter fascia. At its most basic, the planter fascia connects the heel and the ball of the foot and aids with walking. When inflamed, this typically causes pain at…

It had taken hours. By the end of the day, my fingers and feet had ached. I was covered in dirt, sweat, and water that was suppose to end up on my horse. Riley’s mane and tail were braided, ready for the show tomorrow. His coat gleamed and all excess hair had been trimmed off. I could practically see my reflection when I looked at my saddle. Riley is one of the largest horses I have ever been on. He stands above 16 hands, but he is a gentle giant. He’s covered with chestnut hair, with only his…