Jun 30, 2023 | Arch, Plantar Fasciitis
Do stretches help plantar fasciitis pain? Every person who has ever hobbled into my clinic with plantar fascia foot pain has one goal in mind. They want their pain to STOP, and they want it to stop NOW! I can certainly help with the STOP part of their goal. The NOW...
Jan 11, 2021 | Foot fractures, Plantar Fasciitis
Wearing a Camboot – the Facts A Camboot or Walking Boot is a removable foot and leg splint. It has a rigid sole. The ankle is kept immobilized with plastic moulding and in some cases metal strips. The boot is lined with a washable foam fabric. The front of the...
Jul 7, 2017 | Arch, Plantar Fasciitis
How does Plantar Fasciitis happen?Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most debilitating foot conditions a person can deal with. It affects the ligament underneath the foot known as the “plantar fascia”. When this ligament becomes injured in some way, whether it is...
Apr 25, 2017 | Heel Pain, Other
Are Barefoot Running Sports good or not? Humans have been running around and playing barefoot sports since long before the first shoe was ever invented. While shoes are incredibly useful for protecting our feet from the weather, and dangerous objects we might step...
Mar 15, 2017 | Bone, Foot fractures, Heel Pain, Inflammation
Dealing with Foot Fractures Foot fractures are a common problem affecting many people around the world.The human foot has 26 bones, 107 ligaments, 33 joints, and 19 muscles and tendons. Together your two feet contain around 25 percent of all the bones in your body....
Jul 4, 2016 | Heel Pain, Inflammation, Plantar Fasciitis
Get the Right Diagnosis for Heel PainHeel pain is often caused by plantar fasciitis, a condition that is also sometimes called spur syndrome (when a spur is present). Because there are many causes of heel pain, it is important to have a careful diagnosis before any...
