35. Heal Your Heel: Plantar Fasciitis

In episode #35 of the podcast, Dr. Kate and Dr. Kacy discuss a common foot injury in runners, plantar fasciitis. They talk about possible contributors to developing this ‘overuse’ type injury as well as signs and symptoms that are consistent with this pathology. They also elaborate on other potential causes of foot and heel pain and when to seek out help from a physical therapist (hint: as soon as you are having pain running!). Also in the episode, you’ll hear about the treatment techniques that they have had success with in treating hundreds of runners and their extensive experience in gait analysis and retraining. If you have ever had foot pain when you run or walk and want to know more, this episode is for you!