This week we are going to discuss a rather complex condition that has been simplified to the point of being nondiagnostic—the medial heel pain syndrome. Heel pain is a very common condition in the ...

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 ...

If you have played sports for very long, you've likely experienced heel pain. At times, the pain can be quite debilitating, even causing you to miss practice or training time. Heel pain has multiple ...

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 ...

Searing pain in the ball of your foot? A burning sensation in your ankle? Foot pain is never fun, and the reasons why you're dealing with it can be manifold. There’s a lot going on in your feet, after ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...

This week, we are going to revisit the topic of heel pain, specifically heel pain as a result of three specific problems. Physical therapists as a group are especially skilled at evaluating the ...

Achilles tendonitis (AT) is inflammation, pain, and swelling of the Achilles tendon. Insertional Achilles tendonitis is one type, which involves the lower part of the tendon that slots into the heel ...

If the first step you take in the morning leads to an onset of pain, it is likely you are suffering from a condition known as plantar fasciitis - the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis ...

Looking to jumpstart your health journey? Download the new Start TODAY app for fitness challenges, meal plans and daily inspiration! If you experience stabbing pain in your heel when you take your ...

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...

Bottom-of-the-foot pain can result from injuries, including sprains and fractures, or other health conditions like flat feet and arthritis. The location of the pain can help identify the cause. Many ...