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Plantar fasciitis - what's the purpose of a horseshoe pad?

The use of a cut-out heel pad or horseshoe pad dates back to the days when we believed that the primary contributing factor to heel pain was a spur on the bottom of the heel. Popular belief was that standing on the spur resulted in pain. Cut-out pads were used to pocket the bottom of the heel.

Plantar fasciitis - do I really need an orthotic to treat it?

When is a prescription orthotic a part of the treatment of plantar fasciitis? This article looks at the pros and cons of prescription vs non-prescription orthotics in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis - what's the best heel pad?

When selecting a heel cushion or heel lift to treat plantar fasciitis, remember that there's a distinct difference between the function of a heel cushion and the function of a lift. A little background is in order.

Plantar fasciitis - why do I need to stretch?

When you look at the cross section of folks who have plantar fasciitis, what you'll come to recognize is that this particular demographic is a group of people who are active, middle aged and just a tad over weight. So why is this particular group of folks prone to plantar fasciitis? There's actually a couple of reasons, but let's focus in on the calf as one of the primary contributing factors in the onset of plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis - do I need to buy a night splint?

What's the best way to treat plantar fasciitis? Stretches are helpful as are a heel lift. What's the place of a night splint in the treatment of plantar fasciitis? This article explores the use of a night splint in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.