Ben Lumley Podiatry

http://www.podiatrytoday.com/a-guide-to-t he-differential-di…
Not the most recent article but highlights an important point. Not all heel pain is plantar fasciitis! (fasciitis probably not the most accurate description of the condition but that's a whole other subject). The best piece of advice for this is if you have heel pain, go and see someone who has experience in treating heel pain.

Sorry have been quiet for a while but had a lot going on but back to work now to help you all with your injuries and lower limb problems. For those of you with any questions please feel free to get in touch.

http://www.runresearchjunkie.com/overpron ation-and-achille…/
As always an interesting piece by Craig Payne talking about this piece of research. I agree that the term "overpronation" is essentially meaningless and reduced blood flow does not necessarily result in injury but an interesting piece none the less. For anyone interested in running injury and biomechanics his website is fantastic.

I will also be working at Thefootcompany England initially 2 Saturdays a month for those of you in the Lytham area with the 24/9/16 already fully booked.

Some really helpful patient information by Simon Bartold at Bartold Biomechanics on Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy in runners is very common and the most common running-related... musculoskeletal injury for both general and ultra marathon runners. More importantly, why does it happen? During exercise and movement, tendons are pivotal in transmitting force from muscle to bone allowing movement. Unusual or excessive exercise can overload the tendon, which will then react. An example would be sudden hill running. The treatment options for Achilles tendinopathy are numerous, and, as always, early management is the key.
Do’s and don'ts for Achilles tendon pain: A patient resource DO… • Understand that Tendinopathy does not improve with rest • Understand There is NO good evidence that these injury are caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatories might help sometimes, but they can also cause further tendon damage. • Understand the main factor is overuse or simply too much of certain activities – these activities include 1) walking, running, jumping, and 2) loads that compress the tendon. Some people are predisposed because of biomechanics (e.g. strength, etc) or systemic factors (e.g. age, menopause, elevated cholesterol, etc). Predisposed people may develop tendon pain with even subtle changes in their activity. • Exercise. It is the most evidence based treatment for tendinopathy. Your sports clinician will explain how to do this correctly. • Modify load. It is important in settling tendon pain • DO NOT • Consider only passive treatments such as massage, therapeutic ultrasound, injections, shockwave therapy • Be impatient! Tendinopathy responds very slowly to exercise, but it DOES respond!
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For those of you with a big sporting event coming up or want some strapping applied for added support- I will also be offering appointments for this. So if you have a big marathon or want some ankle strapping applied before a sporting event get in touch!