Heel Pain

When Heel Pain Results From Other Soft Tissue Pathology
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When Heel Pain Results From Other Soft Tissue Pathology
11/04/2020
One of the most common patient complaints in podiatry offices, heel pain may result in significant discomfort and, at times, lead to disability. While plantar fasciitis is typically the cause, one cannot overlook other soft tissue, osseous...
One of the most common patient complaints in podiatry offices, heel pain may result in significant discomfort and, at times, lead to disability. While plantar fasciitis is typically the cause, one cannot overlook other soft tissue, osseous...
One of the most common patient...
11/04/2020
Podiatry Today
Assessing The Evidence On Alternative Treatments For Plantar Heel Pain
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Assessing The Evidence On Alternative Treatments For Plantar Heel Pain
10/31/2020
Plantar fascia pathology can pose a significant challenge for many providers and patients. With this in mind, this author reviews the most recent evidence for alternative treatments such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), laser...
Plantar fascia pathology can pose a significant challenge for many providers and patients. With this in mind, this author reviews the most recent evidence for alternative treatments such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), laser...
Plantar fascia pathology can...
10/31/2020
Podiatry Today
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Plantar Heel Pain: An Urgency To Treat
10/27/2020
In my previous blog, I discussed the myth promoted by many authors of authoritative articles discussing plantar heel pain with a promise that “conservative treatment is successful 90 percent of the time.”1 These conservative measures usually...
In my previous blog, I discussed the myth promoted by many authors of authoritative articles discussing plantar heel pain with a promise that “conservative treatment is successful 90 percent of the time.”1 These conservative measures usually...
In my previous blog, I discussed...
10/27/2020
Podiatry Today
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The Big Myth About Plantar Heel Pain
09/11/2020
One of the biggest myths propagated about plantar heel pain is the perception that 90 percent of all patients will experience cure of their condition with conservative treatment. I just finished writing an upcoming cover story for Podiatry...
One of the biggest myths propagated about plantar heel pain is the perception that 90 percent of all patients will experience cure of their condition with conservative treatment. I just finished writing an upcoming cover story for Podiatry...
One of the biggest myths...
09/11/2020
Podiatry Today
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When Patients Have A Sudden Onset Of Heel Pain With No Obvious Swelling
08/06/2020
Most providers diagnose heel pain as plantar fasciitis. Everyone knows the ice, stretch and support protocol. But what if it is not plantar fasciitis? One subset of patients I see have a sudden onset of heel pain without swelling that I can...
Most providers diagnose heel pain as plantar fasciitis. Everyone knows the ice, stretch and support protocol. But what if it is not plantar fasciitis? One subset of patients I see have a sudden onset of heel pain without swelling that I can...
Most providers diagnose heel...
08/06/2020
Podiatry Today
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Practical Keys To The Diagnosis And Conservative Care Of Plantar Fasciitis
07/14/2020
We are all familiar with the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. I often describe this to patients as an inflammation of the thick ligament under the arch that runs from the heel to the toes. I ask the patient if the pain is at the attachment at...
We are all familiar with the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. I often describe this to patients as an inflammation of the thick ligament under the arch that runs from the heel to the toes. I ask the patient if the pain is at the attachment at...
We are all familiar with the...
07/14/2020
Podiatry Today
When Heel Pain Is Not Plantar Fasciitis
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When Heel Pain Is Not Plantar Fasciitis
06/28/2020
Although plantar fasciitis is an exceedingly common pathology in podiatry offices, there are key findings that may point one toward an alternative diagnosis for heel pain. Accordingly, this author shares his personal treatment algorithm,...
Although plantar fasciitis is an exceedingly common pathology in podiatry offices, there are key findings that may point one toward an alternative diagnosis for heel pain. Accordingly, this author shares his personal treatment algorithm,...
Although plantar fasciitis is an...
06/28/2020
Podiatry Today
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What Nerve Provides The Sensation Of Plantar Heel Pain?
01/29/2020
There has always been misunderstanding about the nomenclature, anatomy and role of certain nerves in the propagation of plantar heel pain.  For example, consider this simple quiz: Question:  What nerve innervates the periosteum and plantar...
There has always been misunderstanding about the nomenclature, anatomy and role of certain nerves in the propagation of plantar heel pain.  For example, consider this simple quiz: Question:  What nerve innervates the periosteum and plantar...
There has always been...
01/29/2020
Podiatry Today
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Is Supervised Physical Therapy Better Than Self-Directed Treatment For Plantar Heel Pain?
01/06/2020
When it comes to patients presenting with plantar heel pain, clinicians routinely recommend a home treatment program, which usually includes stretching of the plantar fascia, the calf musculature and the Achilles tendon.1,2 The question is:...
When it comes to patients presenting with plantar heel pain, clinicians routinely recommend a home treatment program, which usually includes stretching of the plantar fascia, the calf musculature and the Achilles tendon.1,2 The question is:...
When it comes to patients...
01/06/2020
Podiatry Today
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Point-Counterpoint: Plantar Heel Pain: Are Orthotics And Stretching More Effective Than Injections?
11/11/2019
Point Noting that corticosteroid injections have the risk of plantar fascia rupture and do not address the degenerative nature of plantar fasciopathy, this author says stretching and orthotics help remedy
Point Noting that corticosteroid injections have the risk of plantar fascia rupture and do not address the degenerative nature of plantar fasciopathy, this author says stretching and orthotics help remedy
Point Noting that...
11/11/2019
Podiatry Today

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