Southwest Rehab

One of the most important — but underrated — pillars of a strong, well-functioning body is your feet. The 26 bones and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments that make up our feet and ankles act as shock absorbers, postural support, a source of sensory input — and, of course, locomotion. Foot pain is a common complaint among older adults. Many of us tend to think that the cause is muscle tightness, because that’s how it may feel. However, many foot problems arise not be