4th August 4, 2015 It's that time of year again and the recreational walkers / runners are out and about, training for this annual event. In just 5 days, on August 9th, troops of people, young and old, fit or flabby, male or female will be…

Plantar Fasciitis in winter Even though its cold outside and people are exercising less due the temperature and illness, the incidence of Plantar Fasciitis is still high. In fact, we are seeing more and more patients with Plantar Fascial tears.…

Karl Lockett is a Sports Podiatrist with a special interest in heel pain and Plantar Fasciitis. He graduated from the university of Salford, Manchester in 1998 and has been in biomechanics and Plantar Fasciitis in Australia since 2001. Karl…

Chronic Plantar Fasciitis – CAUSES, Symptoms & FAQ Table of Contents Patients with chronic plantar fasciitis (P.F) will have been suffering with […]

This article has been written to clear up the confusion that surrounds two of the possible causes of pain underneath the heel. Patients and practitioners alike seem to be using 2 different terminologies (Plantar Fasciitis or Heel Spur) to describe…

1: Too much too soon It is not uncommon to find Plantar Fasciitis in runners who have increased the intensity of their training programme too quickly. There should always be a gradual increase in the number of days training per week and likewise,…

A COMMON QUESTION: CAN I USE ORTHOTICS FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS? There are different ways to approach the treatment of plantar […]

Video about Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms and Causes by Karl Lockett Transcription Below If You’d Rather Read: Hi! I’m Karl Lockett. I’ve been a sports podiatrist for twelve years,and I’ve found that one of the biggest causes…

Plantar Fasciitis Exercises Plantar Fasciitis Exercises are common, but are they beneficial? Most new patients that arrive at our clinic are performing Plantar Fasciitis Exercises but are not sure if they are doing the right thing. They ask,…