Benn J S BoshellSep 12, 20183 minTenex Procedure for Plantar FasciitisTenex TX1 is a minor surgical procedure known as Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy (or Percutaneous Ultrasonic Fasciotomy in the case of...
Benn J S BoshellSep 5, 20186 minDiagnostic Tests for Plantar Heel PainDiagnostic tests come in many forms, with each possessing strengths and limitations in their usefulness for diagnosing chronic heel pain...
Benn J S BoshellAug 6, 20186 minOrthotics (Insoles) for Plantar FasciitisBefore we start, I just need to clarify the nomenclature pertaining to those weird and wonderful objects people put in their shoes. Most...
Benn J S BoshellAug 1, 20183 minAre 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....
Benn J S BoshellJul 29, 20183 minStrengthening Exercises for Plantar FasciitisIn this article I discuss the idea behind strengthening exercises to help with plantar fasciiitis and take a brief look at some recent...
Benn J S BoshellJul 28, 20183 minIs 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...
Benn J S BoshellJul 26, 20182 minPlatelet Rich Plasma (PRP) InjectionThis short article will look at PRP injections as a treatment for plantar fasciitis. Rationale Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are...
Benn J S BoshellJul 24, 20182 minPlantar Fasciitis Anatomy and Why You Need to Know itIn order for patients and professionals to understand plantar fasciitis, they must have at least a simple appreciation of the anatomy of...
Benn J S BoshellJul 22, 20187 minNot Plantar Fasciitis? Heel Pain of Neural OriginThe most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, however there are other conditions that mimic plantar fasciitis heel pain which...
Benn J S BoshellJul 21, 20184 minExtra-corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for Plantar FasciitisWhat is shockwave therapy? shockwave therapy is a relatively new technology used to treat chronic (long-term) soft tissue disease such...
Benn J S BoshellJul 21, 20183 minCan 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...
Benn J S BoshellJul 20, 20183 minLeg Length Discrepancy and Plantar FasciitisThe development of plantar fasciitis is believed to be due to excessive mechanical stress placed on the plantar fascia that is greater...
Benn J S BoshellJul 19, 20185 minAre 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...
Benn J S BoshellJul 17, 20183 minDo 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...
Benn J S BoshellJul 16, 20182 minAre 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,...
Benn J S BoshellJul 15, 20185 minPlantar Fasciitis FAQ'sWhat is Plantar Fasciitis? (fashee-EYE-tiss) Plantar fasciitis is a common painful foot condition located mostly at the heel. Although...
Benn J S BoshellJul 15, 20186 minPlantar 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...