1. Depression, anxiety, and stress in people with and without Plantar heel pain M Cotchett, SE Munteanu, KB Landorf – Foot & Ankle International, 2016 Why I like it: This case-control study builds on a case series by the same lead author, which investigated psychological factors and their association with plantar heel pain. The relationship between…read more

Foot orthoses are a common intervention used for individuals with plantar heel pain. Two broad categories of foot orthoses are customised and prefabricated. Customised foot orthoses, as the name suggests, are customised to the patient’s feet by taking an impression, cast or laser scan. The orthoses are then fabricated based on a prescription supplied by…read more

There are a number of conditions that cause pain on the bottom of your heel. The most common cause is plantar fasciitis, which affects approximately 1 in 10 people. The plantar fascia is a ligament-like structure that runs from the bottom of the heel to the ball of the foot, and helps to support the…read more