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Plantar Fascia Pain - the important bits
Plantar Fascia Pain - the important bits

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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Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Runners, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries, stretches, Strength training, Foot injuriesStuart McKayFoot injuries, Foot pain, Plantar Heel Pain, Plantar Fascia Pain, Plantar Faciopathy, Plantar Faciitis, Exercise for Plantar Fascia, Running injuriesComment
Exercise Options in Plantar Fascia Pain - to stretch or strengthen?
Exercise Options in Plantar Fascia Pain - to stretch or strengthen?

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.

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Foot injuries, Physiotherapy, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries, Strength training, Training, Streches, Health and FitnessStuart McKayTotal PhysiotherapyPlantar Fascia Pain, Plantar Faciopathy, Plantar Faciitis, Exercise for Plantar Fascia, Foot pain, Foot injuries, Exercises to strengthen, Exercises to stretchComment
Squat without hurting your back
Squat without hurting your back

Squats are great. Lower back pain is not so great. Lower back pain triggered by squats is something I see much too regularly. With the increased popularity of high intensity training, which has great health and fitness benefits, the prevalence of low back pain from squatting has increased. Pay attention to your technique to help prevent injury.

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Back Pain, Physiotherapy, Strength training, Injury preventionStuart McKayTotal PhysiotherapySquats, Squats and back pain, Low back Pain, Squat technique, Squat form, Injury preventionComment