According to foot and ankle surgeons attending the 68th Annual Scientific Conference of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in Las Vegas at the end of February 2010, heel and foot pain continues to be the most common reason patients seek advice and surgeons advise the best defense to keeping pain in control is early treatment. Heel pain can have many different … [Read more...] about Surgeons say treat foot pain early
Plantar Fasciitis
Barefoot Running
A recent news article on barefoot running, televised and published mid January 2010 seems to have the running world in a spin. Bare foot running, is running without wearing any shoes on the feet and has had a following for a number of years, with many barefoot runners saying they suffer less injury than shod runners. Many hardcore barefooter's such as Ken Bob Saxton, … [Read more...] about Barefoot Running
Plantar Fasciitis Insoles
Insoles or orthotics are a supportive, corrective device, often used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. They are ergonomically constructed from materials which help to distribute the weight more evenly through the foot and aid shock absorption. Professionals use orthotics in the treatment of plantar fasciitis when the cause is due to faulty biomechanics or … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis Insoles
Plantar fasciitis self help books
The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution (Paperback) by Jim Johnson. The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution is a simple and quick do-it-yourself program that will help you recover from one of mankind's most common and annoying foot problems- plantar fasciitis. Amazon.co.uk Widgets Drawing from the latest scientific research, The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution details … [Read more...] about Plantar fasciitis self help books
Why is Plantar fasciitis called Policeman’s foot?
There are many terms for plantar fasciitis and Policeman's foot is probably the most widely used. The term Policeman's foot probably comes from the fact that Plantar fasciitis was a very common problem amongst police officers walking the beat. It can also be referred to as Policeman's Heel. Some of the other terms used are: Heel Spur - Probably one of the most … [Read more...] about Why is Plantar fasciitis called Policeman’s foot?