Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting runners, walkers and people whose occupations require prolonged periods of standing. The conventional advice is familiar: rest, stretch the calf and plantar fascia, consider an orthotic and wear supportive footwear. Increasingly, however, that last recommendation appears to have become synonymous with buying … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis: Are Running Shoes Really the Answer?