The Heel Pain Expert Podcast

In this episode I share some exciting news about my next career steps followed by my findings from a literature review of the plantar fasciotomy procedure including key insights on patient satisfaction, VAS scores and complication rates. 

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In this episode we review a research topic previously covered on the podcast but this time the results may surprise you. 

Here is a link to the article featured in this episode

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What is the perfect orthosis for plantar fasciitis? Does it exist?

In this episode we discuss orthoses prescription for plantar fasciitis including:

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Does plantar fasciitis really resolve around 12 months?

In this episode we look at a long term study investigating long term prognosis of plantar fasciitis. The results are quite surprising! 

Link to the full text article here

*Also exciting Podiatrist job opportunities at Hatt Health & Movement Clinic. Click here for more info*

In this episode we discuss the enigma that is heel spurs. Do they cause plantar heel pain? Are they significant? Should we worry about them or should we ignore them? Do they matter? Why do some people get them?

If you've pondered these questions then this episode is likely to be of interest to you. 

Here is a recommended article to supplement some of the topics discussed in this episode. 

In this episode we take at a look at a paper published in Foot & Ankle International 2017 investigating the association between plantar fasciitis and isolated gastrocnemius tightness. You can find a link to the paper here

In this episode we review a paper just published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) comparing foot orthoses with corticosteroid injection. This study is an RCT with a sound methodology which should serve as a guide for clinicians on what short term outcomes to expect with both these interventions.

You can find a link to the article here

Do corticosteroid injections lead to plantar fascia rupture? What is the risk and is it worth it? In this episode we take a look at a review article investigating plantar fascia rupture rates in patients that had received corticosteroid injections. 

You can find a  link to the article here

In this episode we review one of the most cited research papers published on plantar fasciitis and cover the underlying pathological processes involved in this condition.  You can find a link to the article here.

Have you considered offering shockwave therapy to your heel pain patients but don't know much about shockwave therapy or how it works? Should you use focused or radial shockwave therapy? Does shockwave therapy work for plantar heel pain?

In this episode, we take a look at the historical development of shockwave therapy and the different types of technology used to produce shockwave therapy machines. We also cover the key differences between focused and radial shockwave therapy and my own personal experience using radial shockwave therapy for heel pain. 

If you want to learn more about the physics of shockwaves here is an excellent resource provided by the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment.

Here is a link to the two videos mentioned in the episode by Benoy Matthew and Paul Hobrough explaining the differences between radial and focused shockwave therapy.