Foot and ankle health is foundational to efficient movement and injury prevention. In this guest contribution, a board certified podiatrist explains how foot mechanics influence the knees, hips, and lower back, reviews common foot and ankle conditions, and outlines the role of custom orthotics. The article also highlights when combining podiatry and physical therapy leads to better long term outcomes.

Knee pain that returns after rest usually has an underlying driver: weak support muscles, poor movement mechanics, limited hip or ankle mobility, or a rapid jump back into activity. This article explains why rest alone often fails and what most knees need to recover: a movement assessment, targeted strengthening, mobility work, and a gradual return to load. Get help at Kinetik Performance and Rehab in Mission Viejo.

MRIs often show age-related changes that don’t match symptoms or explain why you’re in pain. Most orthopedic issues are driven by movement dysfunction, strength deficits, and compensation—not structural damage. At Kinetik Performance and Rehab in Mission Viejo, we identify the root cause of pain through expert assessment, hands-on manual therapy, and targeted strengthening to help you recover faster and avoid unnecessary imaging or procedures.