Foot Factor Podiatrist, Amy Curran, contributed to the following paper.
Conditions & Injuries
Marc came to Foot Factor because he was experiencing pain to the front of the knee. This is a very common complaint often referred to as ‘runners knee’…
Jenny came to Foot Factor complaining of pain towards the back of her the arch. On examination we also found sensitivity at the front of the heel bone which indicated Plantar Fasciitis.
One of the conditions we frequently see at Foot Factor is Plantar Fasciitis, more commonly recognised as heel pain. We get to the bottom of this common condition.
This is a very common running injury. It causes pain around the front of the knee. It can arise secondary to excess stress on the kneecap from pressure overload and patella mal-tracking. From beginners to advanced runners the injury can occur to anyone. Typically the pain increase during activities involving stair climbing, squatting or kneeling. […]