Posted in Plantar Fasciitis Running Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, Plantar Fasciitis Walking Shoes on May 31st, 2009
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of the foot that can lead to significant activity limitation in adults. Plantar fasciitis is caused by damage to the plantar fascia, which is primarily responsible for support of the arch of the foot and shock absorption. Repetitive stress on the foot causes microtears of the plantar fascia; the [...]
Posted in Plantar Fasciitis Shoes, plantar fasciitis on Feb 25th, 2009
The plantar fasciitis is a condition which can cause severe pain in the arches of the foot. Caused by damage done to the plantar fascia region of the foot, (a thick piece of connective tissue) those who suffer from this condition often find it quite painful, and even difficult to walk. In these cases pain [...]
Posted in Plantar Fasciitis Shoes on Sep 9th, 2008
Also known as the “heel pain syndrome”, plantar fasciitis is much more common than you think. The plantar fascia is a series of tendons that run under the foot from the base of the heel to the metatarsal pad (or toe pad).
When in pain most people have the tendency to try to correct it [...]