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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons for heel pain in runners. Learn about the most common causes, how long recovery takes, and what treatments work best.
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Let us explain the difference between heel spur and plantar fasciitis.
Nov 28, 2023
8 min
Heel spur vs. plantar fasciitis: What’s the difference and how to treat it
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Injuries
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
Oct 19, 2023
5 min
How to handle painful injury flare-ups
  • Pain Management
  • Achilles Tendinopathy
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Maryke Louw
Maryke Louw
Questions about plantar fasciitis
Sep 20, 2023
12 min
9 Questions runners with plantar fasciitis want answered
  • Foot Pain
  • Fascia
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Surgery for plantar fasciitis
Oct 11, 2023
12 min
Surgery for plantar fasciitis: What you need to know
  • Fascia
  • Plantar Fasciitis
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Stretching the plantar fascia
Apr 19, 2023
8 min
Stretches for plantar fasciitis: What to do, how to do them, and why they work.
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
Learn why the calf raises exercise is one of the best strengthening exercises for the plantar fascia and how they help plantar fasciitis.
Nov 28, 2023
6 min
Plantar fascia strengthening - Calf raises for plantar fasciitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Foot Pain
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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Learn how and why insoles and orthotics can help plantar fasciitis.
Nov 28, 2023
10 min
Orthotics and insoles for plantar fasciitis: Do they help, and are they worth it?
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Orthotics
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Kim Van Deventer
Kim Van Deventer
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