Tenex Procedure for Plantar Fasciitis
Tenex TX1 is a minor surgical procedure known as Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy (or Percutaneous Ultrasonic Fasciotomy in the case of...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Sep 5, 2018
- 6 min
Diagnostic Tests for Plantar Heel Pain
Diagnostic tests come in many forms, with each possessing strengths and limitations in their usefulness for diagnosing chronic heel pain...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Aug 6, 2018
- 6 min
Orthotics (Insoles) for Plantar Fasciitis
Before we start, I just need to clarify the nomenclature pertaining to those weird and wonderful objects people put in their shoes. Most...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Aug 1, 2018
- 3 min
Are Your Shoes Causing Plantar Fasciitis?
There is an all too common link between poor, unsupportive footwear and plantar fasciitis. I see this association in my clinics daily....
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 29, 2018
- 3 min
Strengthening Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis
In this article I discuss the idea behind strengthening exercises to help with plantar fasciiitis and take a brief look at some recent...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 28, 2018
- 3 min
Is plantar fasciitis caused by being overweight?
Healthcare professionals are known for blaming a large number of health conditions on obesity for example, heart disease, high blood...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
This short article will look at PRP injections as a treatment for plantar fasciitis. Rationale Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
Plantar Fasciitis Anatomy and Why You Need to Know it
In order for patients and professionals to understand plantar fasciitis, they must have at least a simple appreciation of the anatomy of...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 22, 2018
- 7 min
Not Plantar Fasciitis? Heel Pain of Neural Origin
The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, however there are other conditions that mimic plantar fasciitis heel pain which...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 21, 2018
- 4 min
Extra-corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar Fasciitis
What is shockwave therapy? shockwave therapy is a relatively new technology used to treat chronic (long-term) soft tissue disease such...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 21, 2018
- 3 min
Can I Exercise with Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fascia friendly exercise A commonly reported complaint from patients is that they cannot exercise due to their pain which...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 20, 2018
- 3 min
Leg Length Discrepancy and Plantar Fasciitis
The development of plantar fasciitis is believed to be due to excessive mechanical stress placed on the plantar fascia that is greater...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 19, 2018
- 5 min
Are Night Splints a Good Treatment Option?
Hands up if you like wearing a night splint... No? Me neither! But they do offer a fantastically effortless way of reducing the dreading...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 17, 2018
- 3 min
Do I really need to stretch my calf muscles? What's the point?
Ever wondered why you've been told you need to stretch your calf muscles when you have pain in your heel? What's the connection and does...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 16, 2018
- 2 min
Are Tight Hamstrings Linked to Plantar Fasciitis?
Over recent years there have been a number of studies demonstrating a link between tight hamstrings and plantar fasciitis. However,...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 15, 2018
- 5 min
Plantar Fasciitis FAQ's
What is Plantar Fasciitis? (fashee-EYE-tiss) Plantar fasciitis is a common painful foot condition located mostly at the heel. Although...
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Benn J S Boshell
- Jul 15, 2018
- 6 min
Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur? The Chicken or The Egg?
Patients often ask "Do I have a heel spur or do I have plantar fasciitis?" This is a conundrum which comes up time and time again and is...
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