Got plantar fasciitis? Heel pain? DocJen & Dr. Dom describe what is happening physiologically during plantar fasciitis, especially when the symptoms are present. Then, they present new research that provides insight into the current perspectives on the cause of plantar fasciitis. They discuss how the conventional show may be correlated with the increased prevalence of plantar fasciitis, as well as three phases of rehabilitation to control those symptoms. Finally, they speak about how ankle mobility is a preventative measure for plantar fasciitis. Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn PT Pearl:

3:47 - Plantar fasciitis --> fasciopathy

7:42 - Current perspectives on the cause of plantar fasciitis

10:56 - The effects of a structured shoe

17:32 - First phase of rehabilitation

18:58 - Second phase of rehabilitation

19:46 - Third phase of rehabilitation

22:52 - Preventative measures: ankle mobility

25:04 - Shoes & heel raise

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