May Is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a time to recognize the importance of regular movement for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At Align Foot & Ankle, we believe that staying active starts from the ground up—and Dr. Thuy Ho-Ellsworth is passionate about helping patients overcome foot and ankle pain so they can keep moving forward.
Whether you’re walking your neighborhood trail, chasing kids around the park, or training for your next 5K, your feet are the foundation of every step. And when they hurt, everything becomes harder.
Movement Without Pain: Dr. Ho-Ellsworth’s Approach
Dr. Ho-Ellsworth brings together advanced medical technology and a minimally invasive philosophy to help patients stay active without surgery, extended downtime, or harsh medications whenever possible. Her goal is to restore natural movement and improve long-term outcomes—especially for people who want to remain independent, athletic, or simply comfortable in daily life.
Here’s how Dr. Ho-Ellsworth supports active lifestyles:
- Injury prevention and treatment for common conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, stress fractures, and ankle instability
- Minimally invasive surgery options for bunions, hammertoes, and other deformities with faster recovery and smaller incisions
- Regenerative therapies, including Class IV Remy laser therapy and regenerative injections.
- 3D and gait plate orthotic scanning to create custom orthotics for athletes, professionals, and anyone needing daily support
- Wound care and offloading support to help patients with chronic conditions stay mobile and avoid complications
- Sports medicine for all ages, including support for student-athletes through early diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-play plans
Move Your Way—At Every Age
This month, the Office on Disease Prevention and Health Promotion encourages everyone to explore the Move Your Way® campaign, which emphasizes individualized, realistic movement goals. Dr. Ho-Ellsworth echoes this message in her practice by empowering patients to choose activities that match their lifestyle and physical capacity.
She often sees patients who’ve been sidelined by chronic foot pain or who worry about returning to activity after an injury. With her patient-first approach, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth helps remove those barriers—one step at a time.
Supporting Youth Sports Participation
As a former educator and now a physician, Dr. Ho-Ellsworth takes special interest in helping children and teens stay active. She evaluates pediatric concerns like flat feet, limping, and toe walking early to prevent long-term complications. Through proper stretching, footwear guidance, and custom orthotics, she helps young athletes safely participate in the sports they love.
Your Feet Are Worth the Investment
Painful feet don’t have to be your norm. Dr. Ho-Ellsworth encourages patients not to ignore warning signs like swelling, fatigue, numbness, or uneven wear on shoes—these often point to biomechanical issues that can be addressed early.
This National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, take time to check in with your body. If foot or ankle discomfort is holding you back, Align Foot & Ankle is here to help.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Ho-Ellsworth and take the first step toward lasting movement.
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