What is the Plantar Fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue. Its origin is the medial surface of the heel, running along the sole of the foot like a fan, being attached at its other end to the base of each of the toes. It is a tough, resilient structure […]
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Achilles Tendinopathy
What is the Achilles Tendon? The Achilles Tendon is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue, that connects the calf muscle to the heel bone (calcaneus). Achilles Tendiniitis Achilles tendinitis is caused by inflammation of Achilles tendon causing pain, swelling and irritation. There are two main types. Achilles Tendinopathy / Tendinosis Achilles Tendinopathy is […]
The Ultimate Guide to Treating Knee Pain
In my experience, unless due to direct trauma, the cause of knee pain is never from the knee itself. Rather you have to look above to the hip and the controlling muscles and below to the foundations and stability coming from the foot and ankle joints. Usually you find there’s too much uncontrolled movement or […]