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The Back Pain PodcastPlantar Fasciitis: What is it and how to fix it.Benn Boshell, a podiatrist who is also known as the heel pain expert has a specialist interest in plantar fasciitis and shares great content in this episode about the condition of plantar fasciitis and the various treatments available. This common condition affects around 10% of the population and for those who have it, the condition can have a huge impact on their lives. This is an episode that provides accurate information that anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis needs to be able to make the right choices about treatment to ensure they get results. 2021-04-3056 min
The Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 16: Is Plantar Fascia Release Surgery a Good Option?In this episode I share some exciting news about my next career steps followed by my findings from a literature review of the plantar fasciotomy procedure including key insights on patient satisfaction, VAS scores and complication rates.
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website: www.theheelpainexpert.com2020-08-1112 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 15: Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Release vs Plantar Fasciotomy Round 2In this episode we review a research topic previously covered on the podcast but this time the results may surprise you.
Here is a link to the article featured in this episode
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Twitter @HeelExpert2020-03-1216 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 14: Orthoses Prescription for Plantar FasciitisWhat is the perfect orthosis for plantar fasciitis? Does it exist?
In this episode we discuss orthoses prescription for plantar fasciitis including:
custom vs prefab?
3/4 length of full length?
intrinsic or extrinsic posting?
heel lift or no heel lift?
shell material choices
shell stiffness
heel accommodations
1st MTPJ and 1st ray cut outs
Kirby skives
forefoot posting
top cover material
casting technique
Happy listening!2020-01-0653 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 13: Long Term Prognosis of Plantar FasciitisDoes plantar fasciitis really resolve around 12 months?
In this episode we look at a long term study investigating long term prognosis of plantar fasciitis. The results are quite surprising!
Link to the full text article here
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2019-11-2517 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 12: The Latest Understanding on Heel SpursIn this episode we discuss the enigma that is heel spurs. Do they cause plantar heel pain? Are they significant? Should we worry about them or should we ignore them? Do they matter? Why do some people get them?
If you've pondered these questions then this episode is likely to be of interest to you.
Here is a recommended article to supplement some of the topics discussed in this episode.
2019-07-1522 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 11: Does Isolated Gastrocnemius Tightness Cause Plantar Fasciitis?In this episode we take at a look at a paper published in Foot & Ankle International 2017 investigating the association between plantar fasciitis and isolated gastrocnemius tightness. You can find a link to the paper here
2019-07-0709 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 10: Orthoses vs Corticosteroid Injection for Plantar FasciitisIn this episode we review a paper just published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) comparing foot orthoses with corticosteroid injection. This study is an RCT with a sound methodology which should serve as a guide for clinicians on what short term outcomes to expect with both these interventions.
You can find a link to the article here2019-06-3016 min
Podiatry Legends PodcastBen Boshell The Heel Pain ExpertBenn Boshell is from the UK and works at Hatt Health & Movement Clinic, and today we talk about finding your passion within the podiatry profession and that it's okay if your thinking changes over time. Initially, Benn Boshell was going to be a Podiatric Surgeon, there was no question about this, but after completing his Masters in Podiatric Surgery, he decided to head down a different path. On this episode we discuss: Why he decided to make a pivot in his podiatry career path. The benefits of doing his Masters in Podiatric Surgery His podcast The Heel Pain Expert His book Th...2019-06-2940 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 09: Plantar Fascia Rupture Risk Associated with Corticosteroid InjectionDo corticosteroid injections lead to plantar fascia rupture? What is the risk and is it worth it? In this episode we take a look at a review article investigating plantar fascia rupture rates in patients that had received corticosteroid injections.
You can find a link to the article here2019-06-2310 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 08: Pathology of Plantar Fasciitis: Degenerative or Inflammatory?In this episode we review one of the most cited research papers published on plantar fasciitis and cover the underlying pathological processes involved in this condition. You can find a link to the article here.
2019-06-1607 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 07: Overview of Shockwave TherapyHave you considered offering shockwave therapy to your heel pain patients but don't know much about shockwave therapy or how it works? Should you use focused or radial shockwave therapy? Does shockwave therapy work for plantar heel pain?
In this episode, we take a look at the historical development of shockwave therapy and the different types of technology used to produce shockwave therapy machines. We also cover the key differences between focused and radial shockwave therapy and my own personal experience using radial shockwave therapy for heel pain.
If you want to learn more about t...2019-06-0919 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 06: Plantar Fasciotomy vs Gastroc RecessionIn this episode we take a second look at gastroc release surgery for plantar fasciitis and compare this relatively novel procedure to the more traditional plantar fasciotomy. The paper featured in this episode was published in International Orthopaedics in 2013 titled 'Chronic plantar fasciitis: plantar fasciotomy versus gastrocnemius recession'. You can find the article link here
Also featured in this episode is a mention of the 10 key biomechanical functions of the plantar fascia as described by Kevin Kirby. You can find a link to his article published in Podiatry Today here
2019-06-0213 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 05: PRP vs PPP Injections for Plantar FasciitisPRP is a fashionable treatment option for various MSK conditions in the world of sports medicine but how good is PRP compared to regular autologous blood? Do you need to invest in an expensive fancy blood spinning machine? In this episode we review the latest research on blood injection therapy for plantar fasciitis. Check out this weeks episode to find out more.
You can find a link to the research paper discussed in this episode here. 2019-05-2609 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 04: PRP vs Corticosteroid Injection TherapyIn this episode we review a randomised controlled trial comparing Platelet rich Plasma to corticosteroid injection therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis.
Here is a link to the study discussed in this episode.
Enjoy! 2019-05-1907 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 03: RCT on Custom Foot Orthoses for Plantar FasciitisFoot orthoses are one of the most common treatment options used by podiatrists to treat patients with plantar fasciitis, however as we all know, foot orthoses come in many different shapes, sizes, and materials.
In this episode we review a randomised controlled trial published in 2018 investigating the role of custom foot orthoses for plantar fasciitis.
You can find a link to the full text article here2019-05-1213 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 02: The Role of Hamstring Tightness in Plantar FasciitisThe role of calf muscle tightness in plantar fasciitis is well established, but what about the role of hamstring tightness? Are we missing a trick by ignoring the role of hamstring tightness or is it irrelevant?
Find out in this episode of The Heel Pain Expert Podcast where we will look at a paper published in 2011 investigating the role of hamstring tightness in plantar fasciitis.
You can access a link to the paper discussed below.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21368068
2019-05-0506 minThe Heel Pain Expert PodcastEpisode 01: Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Release for Plantar FasciitisIn this episode we take a look at a paper published in Foot & Ankle International titled 'Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Release in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis'. You can find the article link below:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.3113/FAI.2012.0014
2019-04-1707 min
The Heel Pain Expert PodcastIntroduction - what this is all aboutBefore you jump in to the first episode, check out this very brief introduction to give you an idea of exactly why I've started the podcast and what it is all about. After this crack on and enjoy the first episode2019-04-1701 min