The causes of Plantar fasciitis or policeman's foot as it is more commonly known, are many and varied. Indeed there are other conditions of the foot which can easily be mistaken for plantar fasciitis. A common misconception is that plantar fasciitis is caused by heel spurs. Heel spurs may indeed be present but if anything, they are secondary to the plantar condition. As … [Read more...] about Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the medical term given to a painful condition affecting the plantar fascia on the underside of the foot. It is also commonly known by other names such as Policeman's foot, Policeman's heel, dogs's heel or flip flop disease. The Plantar fascia is a very thick band of connective tissue that stretches from your heel (Calcaneus) to your (metatarsals) … [Read more...] about What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Similar Conditions
Not all heel pain will actually be plantar fasciitis, so it is important to seek professional help to rule out other possibilities. Fat Pad Impingement (Bruised Heel Syndrome) With fat pad impingement syndrome, pain is felt under the weight-bearing part of heel (calcaneus), due to one major or multiple minor traumatic episodes, which disrupt the soft tissues. Obese, … [Read more...] about Similar Conditions
When to change your trainers
How long should I keep my trainers before changing them? is one of the most regular questions we are asked in the clinic. A runner or serious walker should expect to get no more than six months from a pair of trainers or walking shoes, some can achieve a year but we see many patients who are running in trainers that are over one year and sometimes 2 years old. Trainers … [Read more...] about When to change your trainers
Research-Shockwave and Injection
A recent article published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association suggests that extracorporeal shockwave therapy and corticosteroid injection are effective in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. The aim of the study was to evaluate the results of high-dose extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied with an ankle block and corticosteroid … [Read more...] about Research-Shockwave and Injection