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Symptoms and causes of 3 common running injuries
If you suffer from recurring overuse injuries, you may be well accustomed to how to treat the symptoms. However, you may not know as much about how to treat the causes of common running injuries.
Read the full storyCommon questions about Plantar Fasciitis
What is plantar fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is an injury to the tendon (the plantar fascia) which is a band of fibrous tissue which supports the arch. This tendon is flexible but not elastic. When it becomes inflamed at its attachment to the heel bone this results in pain on the bottom of the heel and sometimes also under the arch of the foot. The pain is often described as feeling “like a stone bruise”. It’s on set is usually gradual and it is often worst in the morning or after sitting for long periods.
Read the full storyWhat are the best orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is an injury caused by overuse (it’s especially common in runners). The injury presents as heel pain and sometime pain under the arch of the foot.
How to choose a sports orthotic
Shoe orthotics are inserts that you slip into your shoe in order to correct or prevent a medical problem. About 75% of people will experience some sort of foot, leg or back problem in their lifetimes, and orthotics are used to treat many of these common problems.

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