Injuries of the foot
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Are you experiencing pain in your foot?
Does it hurt to walk on it, or perhaps to wriggle your toes?
Below we have outlined some common foot injuries that could be attributing to this discomfort.
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Silly Season injuries
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Tis' the season to be jolly, so we have decided to count down what we believe are the 5 most common injuries at Christmas time.
Read MoreRunning Shoes - with 'The Athlete's Foot' Guru Mick Elliott
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I caught up with good mate Mick Elliott a couple of weeks ago to talk all things running shoes. Mick is now the owner of 4 Athlete’s Foot stores across NSW - The Galleries Victoria in Sydney City, Eastgardens, Bankstown and Tamworth. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series - in this part we will focus on considerations when selecting the right shoe.
Read MorePlantar Fascia Pain - the important bits
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WHAT IS IT?
Plantar Fascia is the thick tissue lining the sole of the foot, originating from the heel. It has an important function in static arch support (standing still) and dynamic propulsion (moving).
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Exercise Options in Plantar Fascia Pain - to stretch or strengthen?
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We've come up with a collection of exercises to help in the treatment of plantar fascia pain. Quite a selection to choose from - the challenge is identifying the right exercise for you!!
This may focus on stretching, strengthening or a combination of the two.
Read MorePlantar Fascia - what is it, what does it do and what makes it painful?
/The plantar fascia is a thick layer of tissue stretching from the calcaneus (heel bone) to the toes. It is in three segments:
- Central portion: the most important. A thick portion of tissue running down the middle of the foot from the heel to the toes, forming the longitudinal arch of the foot.
- Medial portion (inside of the foot).
- Lateral portion (outside of foot).
Plantar Fascia Pain
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This article is to help individuals experiencing Plantar Fascia Pain to get a holistic and coherent overview of what it entails and treatment options available.
Plantar Fascia Pain, also commonly referred to as Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fasciopathy or Plantar Heel Pain, is a localised pain experienced under the heel bone and hind foot.
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