• Plantar Fasciitis Help

    8 Most Common Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

    Although it is more common for plantar fasciitis to appear in people over 40 years old, the condition can actually appear in people much younger. So what can cause Plantar Fasciitis? Here are a list of 8 of the most common causes of Plantar Fasciitis: Fallen or high arches Being overweight Wearing worn or non supportive footwear Patrticipating in high impact sports Long periods spent on feet Other medical conditions Pregnancy Age We will now look deeper into each of these causes of plantar fasciitis, and how to manage the risks involved with each cause. Fallen or High Arches Having fallen or high arches can considerably increaser your chances of…

  • Plantar Fasciitis Help

    Can I Run When Suffering With Plantar Fasciitis

    The short answer to this question is YES However, every case of Plantar Fasciitis is different, and you need to evaluate whether running could end up aggrevating or worstening your condition. When deciding whether or not you can safely run when suffering with plantar fasciitis, there are some main points you need to consider prior to deciding to run. How severe is the pain you are suffering Are you an experienced runner or beginner Why are you running How often do you intend to run. How far do you intend to run. Do you have the correct footwear to support your running. Do you have a plan in place to…

  • Plantar Fasciitis Help

    Is It Plantar Fasciitis or Plantar Fascia Rupture?

    Do you know the difference between Plantar Fasciitis and a Plantar Fascia Rupture? There are many different types of foot pain and it can be overwhelming trying to decipher what you may have, based on the symptoms you have entered into Dr Google. Here we will address both conditions and the differences between them. Hopefully the information provided will allow you to be a little more informed to decide whether you are indeed suffering from Plantar Fasciitis or a Plantar Fascia Rupture. What is Plantar Fasciitiis? Plantar Fasciitis occurs when the Plantar Fascia ligamnent that runs along the underside of the foot to help support the arch, becomes damaged and…