Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing pain on the bottom of the heel when weight ...

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 ...

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 ...

Summer activities are in high gear, including sports and games that may require jumping, walking and running on grass, pavement and sand. With that, foot and heel pain is not unusual, especially for ...

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 ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

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 ...

The foot is the farthest part of the heart, but it contains an important signal of health. In particular, heel pain is a ...

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 ...

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 ...