Tenex TX1 is a minor surgical procedure known as Percutaneous Ultrasonic Tenotomy (or Percutaneous Ultrasonic Fasciotomy in the case of...

Diagnostic tests come in many forms, with each possessing strengths and limitations in their usefulness for diagnosing chronic heel pain...

Before we start, I just need to clarify the nomenclature pertaining to those weird and wonderful objects people put in their shoes. Most...

There is an all too common link between poor, unsupportive footwear and plantar fasciitis. I see this association in my clinics daily....

In this article I discuss the idea behind strengthening exercises to help with plantar fasciiitis and take a brief look at some recent...

Healthcare professionals are known for blaming a large number of health conditions on obesity for example, heart disease, high blood...

This short article will look at PRP injections as a treatment for plantar fasciitis. Rationale Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections are...

In order for patients and professionals to understand plantar fasciitis, they must have at least a simple appreciation of the anatomy of...

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, however there are other conditions that mimic plantar fasciitis heel pain which...

What is shockwave therapy? shockwave therapy is a relatively new technology used to treat chronic (long-term) soft tissue disease such...

Plantar fascia friendly exercise A commonly reported complaint from patients is that they cannot exercise due to their pain which...

The development of plantar fasciitis is believed to be due to excessive mechanical stress placed on the plantar fascia that is greater...

Hands up if you like wearing a night splint... No? Me neither! But they do offer a fantastically effortless way of reducing the dreading...

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...

Over recent years there have been a number of studies demonstrating a link between tight hamstrings and plantar fasciitis. However,...

What is Plantar Fasciitis? (fashee-EYE-tiss) Plantar fasciitis is a common painful foot condition located mostly at the heel. Although...

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...