Been told you have plantar fasciitis but it just won’t settle? The problem might be plantar fasciosis — a degeneration of the tissue, not inflammation — and the two need very different treatment. Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran explains the difference, why it matters, and how to finally get on top of persistent heel pain.
Carrying a niggle that won’t settle, or recovering from an ankle sprain, Achilles injury or shin splints? Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran covers the most common sports injuries affecting the foot and lower leg, what the evidence actually says about treating them, and how to get back to sport without making things worse.
Wondering whether custom orthotics are worth the cost compared to a $30 chemist insole? Newcastle podiatrist Tim Foran gives an honest breakdown of who genuinely benefits, what conditions they treat, how 3D printed orthotics differ from traditional ones, and what your private health fund will cover.
