S2 Post 6 Thank You, Stay Tuned Plantar Fasciitis Series
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 6 Thank You, Stay Tuned Thank you for following along this series, we’ll take a break and prepare the next series! Stay tuned! In the meantime check out our Foot Health Blog on our website! 🔗Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/canada-orthomedix-inc 📲Follow for more content! Like and […]
S2 Post 5 Case Study for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 5 Case Study for Plantar Fasciitis Patient Profile Sarah, a 47-year-old elementary school teacher, presented with persistent heel pain that was most severe during her first steps in the morning. As her work required long hours of standing, the discomfort often returned by evening, […]
S2 Post 4B Orthotics & Footwear for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 4B Orthotics & Footwear for Plantar Fasciitis Let’s explore how Orthotics and Footwear help in Plantar Fasciitis 1. Orthotics: Reducing Strain and Supporting the Arch Medial Arch Support: Custom or prefabricated orthotics support the medial longitudinal arch, reducing tensile stress on the […]
S2 Post 4A Possible Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 4A Possible Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis Let’s look at some possible treatments for Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis involves both structural abnormalities and neurosensory hypersensitivity; treatment must target pain reduction and functional restoration. For individuals who stand or walk for long periods, appropriate footwear is essential […]
S2 Post 3 Other Causes & Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 3 Other Causes & Assessment of Plantar Fasciitis Let’s look at other causes of heel pain: Calcaneal stress fracture – localized heel pain that worsens with activity. Calcaneal fat pad irritation – pain directly under the heel due to thinning or inflammation of the fat […]
S2 Post 2 Nerves & Muscles Involved in Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 2 Nerves & Muscles Involved in Plantar Fasciitis Nerves Involved Medial Calcaneal Nerve: A branch of the Tibial Nerve supplying the heel pad and medial plantar surface. Often irritated by repetitive traction or inflammation near the Medial Calcaneal Tubercle, causing localized heel pain. Lateral Plantar Nerve […]
S2 Post 1 What is Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Series Part 1 What is Plantar Fasciitis The exact cause of Plantar Fasciitis is unclear but is linked to multiple factors involving mechanical stress and microtrauma. Common contributors include obesity or sudden weight gain, prolonged standing, and abnormal foot structures such as pes planus (flat feet) and pes cavus (high arches). […]
Series 2 Plantar Fasciitis Announcement Post
Plantar Fasciitis Series New Post Series! Looking at Plantar Fasciitis We will be starting a series of weekly posts that will explore and dive into Plantar Fasciitis. We aim to post on Fridays so you have plenty of time to read, explore, and look into the materials over the weekend. When we explore […]
