If you’re experiencing a stabbing or burning pain in your heel or arch, a common condition known as plantar fasciitis could be the culprit. And when it flares up, every step can be painful. Wondering ...

Objectives: To determine if, in the short term, acetic acid and dexamethasone iontophoresis combined with LowDye (low-Dye) taping are effective in treating the symptoms of plantar fasciitis. Methods: ...

Stretching the Achilles tendon is generally included in most treatment plans for plantar fasciitis. Pfeffer and colleagues [8] looked at stretching as the only treatment: 72% of patients assigned to ...

Last week, we discussed the reasons people develop plantar fasciitis and the causation of this painful condition. However, we did not delve much into the treatment. This week, we are going to talk ...

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain in one or both heels. It happens when the plantar fascia ligaments in your feet — which act as shock absorbers — become damaged and ...

Few things are more debilitating than foot pain. The ability to walk effortlessly and comfortably is easy to take for granted, but individuals who have experienced the common foot condition known as ...

The best exercises for plantar fasciitis and heel pain can depend on the individual, but may include various foot and calf stretches. They can help to relieve pain, improve muscle strength, and ...

Plantar fasciitis can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in one or both heels. You can often treat this condition at home with ice, rest, supportive braces, and over-the-counter pain relief. If your ...

There are a few different stretches and exercises that can relieve plantar fasciitis. They'll help strengthen your foot and loosen up your plantar fascia ligament ...