Misconceptions About Heel Pain Here at The Movement Centre, heel pain is one of the most common forms of foot pain our physios and podiatrists will come across, with plantar fasciitis being the most common cause of heel pain. If you’ve experienced heel pain before, you’ll know how debilitating it can be if it isn’t […]
Tag Archives: heel pain
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Apr
Apr
Multifactorial approach to managing a torn achilles This blog will review the causes, signs and symptoms, and early management of a torn achilles; and will discuss the risks and rewards of conservative (non-surgical management). A subsequent blog will look at the surgical approach for achilles rupture management. It is important to note that each patient […]
10
Mar
Mar
Sever’s disease a painful heel Has your child ever complained of having heel pain? Chances are it was most likely Sever’s Disease! Sever’s is the most common form of heel pain in children/ young adolescents and often causes limping both during and after sporting activities. It can be very frustrating for kids and parents as […]
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Oct
Oct
Heel Spurs, Common And Potentially Painful A heel spur (or an osteophyte) is a small bony growth on the back or underside of the heel. Over a long period of time, calcium deposits can build on the underside of the heel bone and form a little spur, which is visible on Xray. Heel spurs are […]
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Aug
Aug
Do you have pain in your achilles? Achilles tendon pain is one of the most common complaints we see as a podiatrist, accounting for between 5-12% of foot and ankle injuries. Whether you’re a runner, athlete or an everyday fitness enthusiast, Achilles injuries are widely known and definitely something you want to avoid. Achilles tendinitis […]