Overall, plantar heel pain accounts for approximately 11 to 15 percent of all foot symptoms requiring medical attention in adults and for 8 to 10 percent of all running-related injuries. [ 4 ] ...

If you have pain when doing a single leg-raise up off the heel, then start Achilles rehab by doing heel raises with both feet. Rise up off the heel, hold for a count of 2 and slowly lower down.

Every day, your feet work hard for you, whether it’s commuting to work, running errands, or taking a leisurely walk to clear ...

According to Van der Feen, his ‘general rule’ is that if your plantar fasciitis pain is less than a 3-4 out of 10 and doesn’t worsen after running, then you can continue running with caution.

Whether you’ve recently visited a podiatrist or self-assessed your gait patterns, those with underpronation often benefit ...

A clinical study led by Lew C. Schon, MD, FACS, FAAOS, Director of Orthopedic Innovation at The Institute of Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center, is drawing attention across the ...

Knee, back, and hip pain related to osteoarthritis (OA) can make moving your body uncomfortable. But choosing the right running or walking shoe can make a difference. Healthcare professionals ...

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of foot orthoses for pain and function in adults with plantar heel pain. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. The primary outcome was pain or function ...

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most prevalent causes of heel pain, impacting a diverse range of individuals from athletes to the elderly. This condition, characterised by degenerative changes and ...

Objective: To establish whether a local injection of methylprednisolone acetate (40 mg) is effective in decreasing pain during running in runners with recent onset (less than two weeks) iliotibial ...