Plantar fasciitis, a common and often persistent foot condition, can cause daily heel pain that significantly impacts quality of life. The condition is characterized by the inflammation of the plantar ...

You’ve been busy lately (who hasn’t?), running errands and dashing from one activity to the next. But if this uptick in activity has triggered a sharp, shooting pain in your heel, it could a sign of ...

Have outer foot pain? Here are common causes of pain on the outer side of your foot, the symptoms to watch for, and how to ...

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Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

The Achilles tendon, which connects the calf and lower leg muscles to the heel bone of the foot, is the largest tendon in the body. Acute injury to the tendon or overuse can lead to tenderness and ...

Heel pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit a podiatrist, but the reasons behind the pain are not always easy to determine. Podiatrists emphasize people who are experiencing heel ...

A randomized controlled trial explored two patient groups over 5 weeks: one receiving combined shock wave and local vibration, the other receiving shock wave alone. Positive outcomes were noted for ...

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This kind of exam used to be excruciating for Marites Denga. Left foot pain brought her to Podiatrist Michelle Detwieller. "This sharp burning pain coming from the middle part of my foot. It is very ...