We Need Your Plantar Fasciitis Story

  • No one knows the cause of plantar fasciitis, which is why there are so many different treatments. The best way to solve a research question is to collect data. YOU HAVE THE BEST DATA, your story.
  • FitOldDog (Veterinary Pathologist and Researcher, Ironman-Distance Triathlete) and Rebecca (Body Movement Expert) want to fix your foot pain, but we need your data to add to our database. We have collected some fascinating stories, and every one helps.
 
 
 

To Avoid Flat Feet Develop Strong Limber Arches

It seems that the older I get the more my feet ache in the mornings, and much of this can be traced to tight calves and hamstrings, in my case at least. You could develop flat feet (collapsed arches), if you give into the constant pull of gravity, but your normally springy arches are designed to protect your body from jarring impacts and to facilitate effective walking and running. So, look after your ... Read more

Disclaimer: this publication does not provide medical advice. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.