Latest Plantar fascia Stories

Applied BioKinetics LLC was granted a patent on April 9, 2013 for its doctor-recommended plantar fasciitis heel pain relief system, FasciaDerm®. This new innovation represents a significant advancement in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, decreasing the typical pain recovery period to that of only days. Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 10, 2013 Applied BioKinetics LLC has been granted patent # 8414511 for its heel pain treatment technology, which promises to significantly reduce pain...

Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of chronic heel pain, leaving many sufferers unable to put their best foot forward for months at a time. Now a Mexican study suggests that physicians should turn to Botox rather than steroids to offer patients the fastest road to recovery. The research appears in the journal Foot & Ankle International, published by SAGE. Plantar fasciitis results when connective tissues on the sole of the foot, the plantar fascia, become painfully inflamed....

ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heading to the mall for a long day of shopping? Plan your day and your footwear to protect your feet from plantar fasciitis, a painful overuse injury affecting the sole of the foot. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), prolonged walking or standing on hard surfaces can lead to this condition, the most common cause of heel pain. It is important to wear cushioned shoes and take some time...

Heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis disrupts the lives of millions of Americans daily. Applied BioKinetics introduces FasciaDerm, a new product engineered to provide rapid pain relief to individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis. Houston, TX (PRWEB) December 02, 2011 Medical device innovator Applied BioKinetics LLC, announces a breakthrough in the treatment of heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis (i.e. heel spur syndrome). Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition where small...

Give Feet Plenty of Rest, Say Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeons ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you are heading to the mall to do holiday shopping this season, be sure to give your feet plenty of rest in between stores. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) prolonged walking or standing on hard surfaces can lead to plantar fasciitis, a painful overuse injury affecting the sole of the foot. Twenty-five percent of...

University of Calgary Running Injury Clinic researchers examine effectiveness of shoe inserts It's one of those mysteries that has baffled runners and running doctors for decades: Why do orthotics work? Orthotics are commonly prescribed for painful conditions like plantar fasciitis, and, anecdotally, people swear by them, however scientists aren't exactly sure how they work. A recent study by University of Calgary Faculty of Kinesiology researcher Reed Ferber, PhD, published in the...

NEW YORK, April 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Most people neglect their feet, and especially during winter months. But spring is here, and feet will be on display. Dr. Krista Archer, a Manhattan foot specialist and podiatric surgeon, states that, "Feet are the most neglected body part until there is a painful problem." Dr. Archer provides 10 tips for foot inspection to prevent common foot problems: Toenails (Ingrowns) - Cut nails following the contour of the tip of...

New study compares two treatment methods for acute plantar fasciitis ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a new study from the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS), patients with acute plantar fasciitis who perform manual plantar fasciitis stretching exercises, as opposed to shockwave therapy, had superior results and higher patient satisfaction. Study details and findings: A total of 102 patients who had acute plantar fasciitis pain were randomly...

CHICAGO, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Good news for heel pain patients! This summer, Weil Foot & Ankle Institute is offering a complimentary tool kit for patients who want to stomp out plantar fasciitis, commonly known as heel pain. The tool kit includes a foot massager and a "Kick Heel Pain" brochure, with a list of preventative exercises and treatment options. Information on how to receive this kit is available on line at www.weil4feet.com. In addition, patients who have severe...

SAN ANTONIO, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans complain of heel pain, which is usually caused by plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which the plantar fascia (ligament that runs from your heel to the toes) becomes inflamed. This condition can be very painful and cause a considerable amount of suffering. According to podiatrists conditions such as stress fractures, tendonitis, arthritis and nerve irritation can also lead to heel pain. Podiatric physicians...