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Find expert articles from physical therapists and podiatrists to help understand, diagnose, and treat different foot health issues such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, flat feet, and more.

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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More

The latest research is showing that plantar fasciitis consists of small micro-tears and thickening in the plantar fascia itself (the band of soft tissue that makes up the arch of t

February 17, 2023

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A person massaging their heel to relieve pain

May 2, 2023

Massages for Heel Spurs: Helpful Tips and Techniques A heel spur is a bony growth caused by calcium deposits on the heel bone. Typically, heel spurs are asymptomatic, meaning they do not cause any symptoms. They can, however, lead to significant heel pa

$An athlete massaging foot - returning to running after foot fracture$

April 4, 2023

Overcoming Foot Fractures: Returning to Exercise Safely Foot fractures can happen to anyone, but athletes are particularly prone to this injury. A foot fracture occurs when one or more bones in the foot break or crack, due to trauma, overuse, falls, or twi

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Plantar fasciitis

March 30, 2023

Treatment of Plantar Fibroma: Exercises, Insoles, and More A plantar fibroma is a rare growth in the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue at the base of the foot. Though benign, this growth continues to increase in size, causing pain. This can make it dif

Plantar Fibroma Lump

Plantar fasciitis

March 30, 2023

How to Massage Your Plantar Fibroma Plantar fibroma is a swollen bump on the arch of the foot. It is a rare condition that affects the plantar fascia and can cause significant pain and pressure on the foot when standing or wearing shoes

Can Orthotic Insoles Help Treat Achilles Tendonitis?

March 24, 2023

Can Orthotic Insoles Help Treat Achilles Tendonitis?Achilles tendonitis is a condition caused by overuse, where the Achilles tendon - the tendon which connects the calf muscle to the heel - is injured. Common symptoms include pain at the back of the a

Doctor touching elderly male patient's ankle region during assessment

February 17, 2023

Ankle Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Ankle arthritis is a disorder in which the cartilage in the tibiotalar joint, which connects the foot to the leg, is damaged or worn out. The tibia, fibula, and farm are the three bones that make up t

Bottom of two feet with a red light in the middle of each foot

February 17, 2023

Best Sesamoiditis Treatments: Exercises, Orthotics, and More Sesamoid bones are small-sized bones embedded in muscles or tendons. They serve to reinforce the joints and reduce the strain on the tendons. There are three main types of sesamoid injuries: Sesamoidi

Man rubbing underside of forefoot with highlighted red area

February 17, 2023

Possible Causes for Forefoot Pain: Metatarsalgia, Sesamoiditis, and More Identifying the true cause of forefoot pain is difficult due to the complexity of the structures in the region. Areas of the foot are divided into the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot. The forefoot is

Hands touching foot

Posterior tibial tendonitis

February 17, 2023

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments The posterior tibial tendon and the muscles it influences play an essential role in walking and supporting the medial arch. It is the second largest of the extrinsic foot tendons and connects one of t