Dr. Allen

About Dr. Allen

Dr. Bruce B. Allen, DC, CKT is a graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, (LACC). Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, he worked as a Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer throughout San Diego. Dr. Allen received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Human Movement & Sports Science) specializing in Kinesiotherapy from San Diego State University. In addition, Dr. Allen has had extensive experience working with patients for post-operative and sports injury rehabilitation in a local physical therapy clinic here in San Diego.

Plantar Fasciitis

Recently a patient came to my office with complaints of severe foot and arch pain. She has been experiencing this pain for over four months and it was now preventing her from walking with her friends.  Walking with friends was a social and exercise activity she did 3 to 4 days a week. This was her w [...]

By |2018-05-30T08:52:05-07:00February 11th, 2015|Custom Orthotics, Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries|0 Comments

How to Rehab a High Hamstring Injury

My son has had High Hamstring Injury starting in October during football season.  He is able to work through it, but when he sprints, he says he feels it the most and it is annoying.  He is going into baseball season and I don't want him to hurt worse. Thanks for giving us the idea of eccentric lift [...]

By |2018-05-08T08:32:11-07:00February 3rd, 2015|Running Injuries, Sports Injuries|0 Comments

Plantar Plate Sprain

Hi Dr. Allen.  I have read your website and watched your videos.  Please help me.  What is the next step? I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, postibular tendonitis, and neuroma. I had a stress fracture on my left foot in June and wore an air cast boot for 6 weeks. I've had several months o [...]

By |2018-05-07T11:24:38-07:00January 28th, 2015|Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries|0 Comments

Plantar Plate Tear, Cortisone,Ice and Ibuprofen

Plantar Plate sprains are commonly misdiagnosed and mismanaged by doctors that are either inexperienced, incompetent or simply do not care to take the extra steps to help the patient.  Plantar Plate tears/sprains are most often misdiagnosed as Morton's Neuroma which results in mismanagement of the c [...]

By |2018-05-31T15:28:14-07:00January 21st, 2015|Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries|10 Comments

Plantar Fasciitis Treatments

There are many professions providing Plantar Fasciitis treatments.  My training in school on how to effectively treat this condition was abysmal to put it mildly.  I was lucky compared to most Chiropractic students that I had additional training in athletic training and exercise rehabilitation.  I k [...]

By |2018-06-11T16:31:21-07:00December 9th, 2014|Foot/Heel Injuries, Running Injuries|1 Comment
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