Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain
Plantar heel pain or Plantar Fasciitis- best treatment options Plantar heel pain is also commonly known as plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciopathy. Although this condition often settles with time and conservative management such as stretching exercises, load modification, alteration in shoes, night splints and orthotics, a significant number of patients fail to fully resolve and […]
Plantar Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis – a physiotherapists perspective.
Plantar Heel Pain advice from a Physiotherapist The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you overload your plantar fascia, it reacts like all tissues and may become painful. The overload must exceed your normal tissue tolerance […]
Look after your feet!
Look after your feet and they will help look after you! If you are looking to get fitter and healthier, why not undertake an activity that comes naturally to us all. Walking is good for you, free and can fit around even the busiest lifestyle. Your feet are for life so it is vital that […]
Plantar Heel Pain?
Plantar Heel Pain Management Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) is the most common foot problem seen by the physiotherapists at Physis. Firstly there is significant debate as to whether it should be called this but we are doing our blog for patients not physios! It causes significant pain at the heel or sole of the foot […]