Advice on Foot Care

Plantar fasciosis is essentially a term used to describe chronic plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the tearing and resultant inflammation of the plantar fascia, the most common cause of heel pain. “Itis” means inflammation and many studies have shown that after the first few weeks following injury and development of plantar fasciitis, the inflammation decreases. After a few months, the blood flow which was increasing the inflammation initially, has disappeared and the fascial band starts to thicken. The blood supply and initial inflammation are important in the healing of any injury. The blood supply brings needed nutrients and cells which clean up an injury site and stimulate healing. Normally this phase should last only a few weeks.


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An abstract presented at the 2007 American Diabetes Association Scientific Session showed reduced lower extremity complications in diabetics who participated in a diabetic management program.

Reduced Incidence of Diabetes Lower Extremity Complications During Participation in Diabetes Disease Management Programs

Authors:
CARTER COBERLEY, BRENT HAMAR, ZACKARY SAMPLES, MATTHEW MCGINNIS, SADIE COBERLEY, ANDRES PEREZ, DEXTER SHURNEY, Nashville, TN

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There are almost 7 million trail runners in the United States and they enjoy fantastic views, clean air and the peace and quiet of the outdoors. Trail running does have it’s own set of risks and injuries. Although many of the same foot and ankle problems a road runner might encounter, a trail runner may be more at risk.

An ankle sprain is the number one foot and ankle problem associated with trail running. Running on uneven surfaces, over roots and rocks, up and down steep terrain greatly increases the risk of an ankle sprain. To help prevent ankle sprains, the first step is buying a trail specific running shoe. Not a road running shoe and not a hiking boot. A trail running shoe will be lower to the ground, should have a wider base, more tread on the sole. Avoid shoes designed to control pronation. Continue Reading »