December 2009

My Recommendations on Plantar Fasciitis

For those of you who have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, the two most common treatment options are:

Podiatry

A Podiatrist will assess your foot mechanics to determine if any additional support is needed such as orthotics, custom inserts or footwear. A podiatrist also should assess your body mechanics that may be influencing or causing the irritation of your plantar fascia. Here is the caveat: Podiatrists are specialists and have spent most of their education on the foot and ankle. However, a personal trainer or physical therapist has more expertise in changing the overall body mechanics in order to rehab the injury. This is why it is best when a Podiatrist is teamed up with a personal trainer like one from my clinic who has expertise in post rehabilitation. [click to continue…]

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