The Three-Pointer: Celtics Send Another Message

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Defensively, the player once hampered by plantar fasciitis is leaping for rebounds. He nabbed eight against the Timberwolves, and more importantly held ...



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11/6: Locker room notes

Cincinnati.com

He has missed two games due to plantar fasciitis. Williams, who was also limited, has missed three of the last four games. I don't know if I ever write 61 ...

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Trouble afoot

Nassau Guardian

The midfoot has five tarsal bones which form the arch, and is connected to the forefoot by several muscles as well as the plantar fascia. ...

What kind of Birkenstocks for plantar fasciitis?
Q. I have plantar fasciitis and see that Birkenstocks are recommended quite often. Are these just the sandals, or also the clogs?
Asked by sweetjenn28358 - Tue Jun 24 00:36:30 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. They pretty much all have the same insoles, so I'd assume both.
Answered by Saucy - Tue Jun 24 00:42:16 2008

How can I lessen the debilitating effects of plantar fasciitis on my ability to work?
Q. This question is for sufferers of plantar fasciitis. I've had it for years, and recently I quit my job because it got really bad (that job required a lot of walking & standing, & I had to take public transportation). Right now, it is a lot better, but there are still days when it gets really aggravated by physical activity. I want to get a new job soon, so I'd like to know if anyone else has been able to cope with discomfort & pain during work caused by this condition. 1) Should one look for a certain type of job, such as one that doesn't involve standing/walking for long periods? 2) Has anyone actually been able to get special accomodations or benefits from their employee when the plantar fasciitis is pretty limiting or debilitating? I… [cont.]
Asked by Veekay - Sun Jun 3 13:10:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a painful inflammation of the thick layer of stengthening tissue under the skin of the foot. The longer you have to stand, especially on hard surfaces, the more the plantar fascia is stretched, and inflammed. (I know from experience - had a shift job that would sometimes keep me on my feet for more than 24 hours at a time). You can help it by doing plantar stretching exercises regularly, and NSAIDs like motrin or naproxen can improve the inflammation, but if you're still standing long periods, it's going to be a problem to get rid of it for good. One of the most important things is to get some shoes with a good arch support and don't continue to wear them when the padding has given out. As far as jobs go, if you' [cont.]
Answered by Berry - Mon Jun 4 18:06:49 2007

Do plantar warts hurt or is this thing on my heel something else?
Q. I have this spot on my heel that I thought was a splinter but someone recently told me it looks like a plantar wart. It hurts and throbs constantly and I didn't think that plantar warts were painful. It's a small circular patch on my heel that is about 4 cm in diameter and slightly indented. It's not discolored in any way. Does this sound like a typical plantar wart? I also have a small spot on my big toe.
Asked by cutetrio2002 - Mon Aug 3 14:24:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it might be a corn. that,s a deep callus like growth at a pressure point. have a foot doc check it out. they can be debilitating.
Answered by David - Mon Aug 3 14:29:17 2009