Unless you knew Boise State's Beau Martin, you would have never known he was suffering from a crippling case of plantar fasciitis last season.
Martin had offseason surgery to fix the painful condition in his left foot and he hopes to walk without pain during his senior year.
"It was like walking on a butter knife," Martin recalled. "It made things really difficult. At my position, you have to be able to explode with that first step. And I believe that my strength, my get off is big, and when you have an injury like that, it makes it hard with plantar fasciitis, even walking is hard."
Martin was somehow able to make it through the entire season, never mentioning a word of his malady to reporters. He had 21 tackles in 13 games and finished second on the team with seven tackles-for-loss.
Martin, 6-foot-2 and 254 pounds, also finished second on the team with four sacks, two pass breakups, two passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Not bad numbers for a player who was in terrible pain.
"Every step is hard, even waking up in the morning," Martin said. "It was hard during the season because I couldn't stay off my feet. I think the bye weeks helped me, but it was a battle all year long.
"The coaches knew, but the thing with plantar fasciitis, the only thing you can do to heal it is months on months of recovery and staying off it, and that wasn't an option for me. I could still play, but it was just dealing with the pain."
Martin missed the first few practices of spring training to finish his rehabilitation and is now back on the field, lined up for the No. 1 defense.
"It was an issue, but it's taken care of now and I feel 100 percent," Martin said. "I'm such a happy guy right now. I'm loving the game. It's tough playing with something like that, and I love it that much more now and I'm not taking anything for granted."
Martin knows that this is a big season for him and he's ready to play with a healthy and pain-free foot.
"It feels great to be healthy. I feel like my old self... I want to lead and be that guy out there that I know I can be and contribute and be the senior leader they want me to be and take it one day at a time."
Reference: Idaho Press
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Albert Pujols Feeling 100% Better
It's too early in the season to tell how Albert Pujols' plantar fasciitis will hold up, but for right now, signs are pointing in the right direction.
"I feel awesome," said Pujols, who sustained a partial tear to the plantar fascia in his left foot last July. "To be able to do things with no pain or discomfort, to have my legs underneath me, to move around and have the load I want in my swing... that's the biggest difference."
During spring training thus far the Angels have been pacing Pujols in drill, but they have expected he will play first base regularly this season, his normal position. Pujols started 65 of 99 games at designated hitter last season.
They also believe Pujols will regain his form and hitting power, power that when healthy, makes him a threat. Pujols hit .257 with 17 home runs and 64 runs in 2013. In two seasons with Anaheim, Pujols carries a .275/.338/.485 average with 47 home runs and 169 RBIs.
"You use your legs to hit," Pujols said. "I'm not a guy who lunges at the ball. I have a unique stance and a lot of torque in my lower half. When your lower half is not working, you're not able to do the things you need to do to hit."
Pujols is looking to play 150-160 games this year. From what the Angels have seen thus far in spring training, it could be possible.
"Albert looks great taking ground balls, and he has a nice gait as far as moving around," manager Mike Scioscia said. "His legs look strong."
Let's hope for a plantar fasciitis free year, Albert.
Reference: LA Times.
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"I feel awesome," said Pujols, who sustained a partial tear to the plantar fascia in his left foot last July. "To be able to do things with no pain or discomfort, to have my legs underneath me, to move around and have the load I want in my swing... that's the biggest difference."
During spring training thus far the Angels have been pacing Pujols in drill, but they have expected he will play first base regularly this season, his normal position. Pujols started 65 of 99 games at designated hitter last season.
They also believe Pujols will regain his form and hitting power, power that when healthy, makes him a threat. Pujols hit .257 with 17 home runs and 64 runs in 2013. In two seasons with Anaheim, Pujols carries a .275/.338/.485 average with 47 home runs and 169 RBIs.
"You use your legs to hit," Pujols said. "I'm not a guy who lunges at the ball. I have a unique stance and a lot of torque in my lower half. When your lower half is not working, you're not able to do the things you need to do to hit."
Pujols is looking to play 150-160 games this year. From what the Angels have seen thus far in spring training, it could be possible.
"Albert looks great taking ground balls, and he has a nice gait as far as moving around," manager Mike Scioscia said. "His legs look strong."
Let's hope for a plantar fasciitis free year, Albert.
Reference: LA Times.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Watford's Abdi Still Suffering From Plantar Fasciitis
There is still no timetable for return for English football player Almen Abdi from a severe bout of plantar fasciitis.
Abdi has not played since August 31st and had hoped to be back on the field in mid-September. As so often goes with plantar fasciitis cases, September turned into November with minor setbacks, and November has turned into the distant future.
Abdi has been training most days, but not usually with the Watford players.
Watford stressed in November that the setbacks Abdi suffered meant they would not issue a timeframe for the midfielder's return.
Last Thursday, Marco Cesarini, the Hornet's head of medical, said, "He hasn't had any setbacks, but it's the kind of injury where for two days you can have improvement and then on the third day you have pain again or soreness.
"We have to take it step by step. It's not easy because one day it can be good and the next day it can be worse. But there are some positives around him.
"We cannot predict when he will come back. We are still in the situation where we have to monitor the situation day by day. He can have small sessions but he cannot yet take part in a full session with the squad."
Returning to the team after an extended injury is Tommie Hoban. The Republic of Ireland Under-19 International star hurt his Achilles last January and played one game last year, but missed the rest of the season with the issue.
He made a splash last season, starting 18 consecutive games between late September and New Year's Day.
The Watford Academy graduate visited specialists across the world and decided to have surgery done last April by a physician in America.
Cesarini said of Hoban, "We are very happy about him. We are close and we think in the next two weeks he could join the squad for a full training session."
Reference: Watford Observer
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Abdi has not played since August 31st and had hoped to be back on the field in mid-September. As so often goes with plantar fasciitis cases, September turned into November with minor setbacks, and November has turned into the distant future.
Abdi has been training most days, but not usually with the Watford players.
Watford stressed in November that the setbacks Abdi suffered meant they would not issue a timeframe for the midfielder's return.
Last Thursday, Marco Cesarini, the Hornet's head of medical, said, "He hasn't had any setbacks, but it's the kind of injury where for two days you can have improvement and then on the third day you have pain again or soreness.
"We have to take it step by step. It's not easy because one day it can be good and the next day it can be worse. But there are some positives around him.
"We cannot predict when he will come back. We are still in the situation where we have to monitor the situation day by day. He can have small sessions but he cannot yet take part in a full session with the squad."
Returning to the team after an extended injury is Tommie Hoban. The Republic of Ireland Under-19 International star hurt his Achilles last January and played one game last year, but missed the rest of the season with the issue.
He made a splash last season, starting 18 consecutive games between late September and New Year's Day.
The Watford Academy graduate visited specialists across the world and decided to have surgery done last April by a physician in America.
Cesarini said of Hoban, "We are very happy about him. We are close and we think in the next two weeks he could join the squad for a full training session."
Reference: Watford Observer
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham Playing With Torn Plantar Fascia
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has a partially torn plantar fascia and is continuing to play despite the injury.
Graham played last week against the Buffalo Bills, scoring two touchdowns.
"He told me it's a pain issue and is heading over to test it early. Felt better Friday, but still a very painful issue. If he can play Saints will put him on pitch count," tweeted Jay Glazer.
Graham was injured in the fourth quarter in the October 13th game against the New England Patriots. He was limping and went to the sidelines to be taped. Graham played a few more snaps before leaving for the locker room.
The Saints had a bye week October 20th, but his injury continued throughout the week. Graham returned to practice that Friday, where he ran routes and practiced in a limited capacity.
Graham had been listed as questionable to play against the Bills and ended up being a game-time decision
after coaches watched him run and cut on the foot in a pregame workout. Graham caught three passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns in under 20 snaps.
"It's gonna hurt. But football hurts. That's just how it is," Graham said after the game. "It's just, 'How much pain can you endure?' And you know, I'm pretty good at that."
Graham and Saints coach Sean Payton say there is no serious risk of further injuring his foot if he continues to play. For Graham it will be a matter of pain management. As we've blogged about before, it is often better for the plantar fascia to tear completely, rather than it be a partial tear, as the pain is worse with a partial than a complete. Graham has not specified if his is completely torn.
"I mean, that's an oxymoron, right?," Graham said. "I've heard a couple different things by a couple different doctors. I've talked to a lot of people, and I'm not sure. I guess we'll see.
"You know me, it doesn't matter how I feel. I'm very competitive, and I want as many opportunities as I can get to help this team. But I'm gonna do what (Payton) asks me to do and what my body allows me to do, and I'm just gonna take it day by day."
In Graham's second touchdown, he had to make an adjustment to his trademark touchdown dance- dunking the ball over the goalpost. But Graham didn't let a silly injury stop him.
"I still dunked it. But I dunked off my right foot because I can do both," Graham said. "So this time I just jumped off the right foot and dunked with the left. There will never be a moment I won't dunk it."
Good for you, Jimmy Graham. Good for you.
References: ESPN
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Graham played last week against the Buffalo Bills, scoring two touchdowns.
"He told me it's a pain issue and is heading over to test it early. Felt better Friday, but still a very painful issue. If he can play Saints will put him on pitch count," tweeted Jay Glazer.
Graham was injured in the fourth quarter in the October 13th game against the New England Patriots. He was limping and went to the sidelines to be taped. Graham played a few more snaps before leaving for the locker room.
The Saints had a bye week October 20th, but his injury continued throughout the week. Graham returned to practice that Friday, where he ran routes and practiced in a limited capacity.
Graham had been listed as questionable to play against the Bills and ended up being a game-time decision
"It's gonna hurt. But football hurts. That's just how it is," Graham said after the game. "It's just, 'How much pain can you endure?' And you know, I'm pretty good at that."
Graham and Saints coach Sean Payton say there is no serious risk of further injuring his foot if he continues to play. For Graham it will be a matter of pain management. As we've blogged about before, it is often better for the plantar fascia to tear completely, rather than it be a partial tear, as the pain is worse with a partial than a complete. Graham has not specified if his is completely torn.
"I mean, that's an oxymoron, right?," Graham said. "I've heard a couple different things by a couple different doctors. I've talked to a lot of people, and I'm not sure. I guess we'll see.
"You know me, it doesn't matter how I feel. I'm very competitive, and I want as many opportunities as I can get to help this team. But I'm gonna do what (Payton) asks me to do and what my body allows me to do, and I'm just gonna take it day by day."
In Graham's second touchdown, he had to make an adjustment to his trademark touchdown dance- dunking the ball over the goalpost. But Graham didn't let a silly injury stop him.
"I still dunked it. But I dunked off my right foot because I can do both," Graham said. "So this time I just jumped off the right foot and dunked with the left. There will never be a moment I won't dunk it."
Good for you, Jimmy Graham. Good for you.
References: ESPN
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Marcus Camby To Have Surgery
Hartford native Marcus Camby was waived by the Houston Rockets Monday afternoon and will have
surgery this week on his torn plantar fascia.
Camby's agent, Rick Kaplan, said the center may return in a coaching or scouting capacity while he is recuperating from the left foot plantar fascia surgery, which will sideline him for up to three months.
The injury has been bothering him since last season with the New York Knicks, and Camby regrets not taking care of the injury sooner. Kaplan said Camby, 39, hopes to continue his NBA career after the surgery. Camby is the second oldest player in the NBA, behind Lakers point guard Steve Nash.
"He definitely has a thirst to play," Kaplan said.
"I understand the situation," Camby told KRIV-TV in Houston. "They need healthy guys. Once I get healthy, you can expect to see me again."
Camby, a former Defensive Player of the Year in 2006-07, has been in the NBA for 18 years and was signed to the Houston Rockets in the offseason to provide depth and insurance for a team that has Dwight Howard and Omer Asik. The team may check in with Camby later in the season before they have to finalize playoff eligibility on March 1st.
Camby has a guaranteed contract worth $1.4 million and does not plan on retiring any time soon.
"You'll still see me around the organization," Camby said. "I have a great deal of respect for the organization and Coach [Kevin] McHale.
"It's tough. I'm going to try hard to get back out there on the basketball court as quickly as possible. They have been great down here in Houston, and you haven't seen the last of me being down here."
Camby averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds last season for the Knicks. During his career, he averaged 9.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
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Camby's agent, Rick Kaplan, said the center may return in a coaching or scouting capacity while he is recuperating from the left foot plantar fascia surgery, which will sideline him for up to three months.
The injury has been bothering him since last season with the New York Knicks, and Camby regrets not taking care of the injury sooner. Kaplan said Camby, 39, hopes to continue his NBA career after the surgery. Camby is the second oldest player in the NBA, behind Lakers point guard Steve Nash.
"He definitely has a thirst to play," Kaplan said.
"I understand the situation," Camby told KRIV-TV in Houston. "They need healthy guys. Once I get healthy, you can expect to see me again."
Camby, a former Defensive Player of the Year in 2006-07, has been in the NBA for 18 years and was signed to the Houston Rockets in the offseason to provide depth and insurance for a team that has Dwight Howard and Omer Asik. The team may check in with Camby later in the season before they have to finalize playoff eligibility on March 1st.
Camby has a guaranteed contract worth $1.4 million and does not plan on retiring any time soon.
"You'll still see me around the organization," Camby said. "I have a great deal of respect for the organization and Coach [Kevin] McHale.
"It's tough. I'm going to try hard to get back out there on the basketball court as quickly as possible. They have been great down here in Houston, and you haven't seen the last of me being down here."
Camby averaged 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds last season for the Knicks. During his career, he averaged 9.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
References: CBS Sports, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Tennis Champ Shahar Peer Out With Injury
Israeli tennis star Shahar Peer had just returned to the top 100 after struggling for months with form and
confidence. She will now be out the rest of the season with a foot injury.
Peer had a partial tear of the plantar fascia.
Peer had an MRI in Ningbo China where she was playing the WTA $125K Challenge several weeks ago which revealed the injury. The 26 year old won her first round match at the Ningbo tournament but after experiencing pain in her foot she went for the test.
Peer posted on her Facebook page: "As a result of the tear, Shahar decided, based on advice from several doctors, to retire from the rest of the tournament. The decision about her care, as well as future tournaments and the rest of the season, will be made in the upcoming few days with her doctors."
Peer was ranked as high as no. 11 and was just one win away from becoming the first Israeli to break into the world's top 10 a few years ago.
Reference: Tennis World USA
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Peer had a partial tear of the plantar fascia.
Peer had an MRI in Ningbo China where she was playing the WTA $125K Challenge several weeks ago which revealed the injury. The 26 year old won her first round match at the Ningbo tournament but after experiencing pain in her foot she went for the test.
Peer posted on her Facebook page: "As a result of the tear, Shahar decided, based on advice from several doctors, to retire from the rest of the tournament. The decision about her care, as well as future tournaments and the rest of the season, will be made in the upcoming few days with her doctors."
Peer was ranked as high as no. 11 and was just one win away from becoming the first Israeli to break into the world's top 10 a few years ago.
Reference: Tennis World USA
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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Colts Rookie Werner Out 4-6 Weeks With Injury
The Indianapolis Colts were pleased with their impressive 2012 NFL Draft Class, hoping they would bring their team to Super Bowl glory.
Last week, the Colts lost a 2013 Draft Class member, on top of the two from 2012 they had already lost to injuries.
Coach Chuck Pagano told the media last Monday that first-round selection Bjorn Werner will miss four to six weeks after sustaining a torn plantar fascia in his right foot in last Sunday's 37-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joins Vick Ballard and Dwayne Allen on the injury list.
The German-born rookie outside linebacker was picked 24th overall in the 2013 Draft from Florida State University where he earned All-American recognition and has been used mainly in nickle packages. So far in the season he has four tackles, one-half sack, and one quarterback pressure as a pass-rushing specialist behind starter Erik Walden.
Carl Johnson, who was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers before the start of the season will fill Werner's place.
Pagano said of Werner, "He was getting comfortable. You could see the confidence level rising. He was playing faster. It's a shame it happened, but it's part of the game."
References: ESPN and NFL.
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Last week, the Colts lost a 2013 Draft Class member, on top of the two from 2012 they had already lost to injuries.
Coach Chuck Pagano told the media last Monday that first-round selection Bjorn Werner will miss four to six weeks after sustaining a torn plantar fascia in his right foot in last Sunday's 37-3 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He joins Vick Ballard and Dwayne Allen on the injury list.
The German-born rookie outside linebacker was picked 24th overall in the 2013 Draft from Florida State University where he earned All-American recognition and has been used mainly in nickle packages. So far in the season he has four tackles, one-half sack, and one quarterback pressure as a pass-rushing specialist behind starter Erik Walden.
Carl Johnson, who was acquired from the San Francisco 49ers before the start of the season will fill Werner's place.
Pagano said of Werner, "He was getting comfortable. You could see the confidence level rising. He was playing faster. It's a shame it happened, but it's part of the game."
References: ESPN and NFL.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Logan Forsythe Still Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis
We've said it again and again: plantar fasciitis just does not "disappear", nor does it "magically" get better on
its own. Those who suffer from plantar fasciitis will often suffer for years, try many therapies and treatments, and after finding the one that works best for their particular case, it will go away.
So these athletes who think they can ignore their plantar fasciitis and it will just go away are living in a fantasy land.
San Diego Padres infielder Logan Forsythe was hit with a nasty bout of plantar fasciitis during spring training and it kept him out of the lineup until the second week of June. He revealed last month that it has returned.
"The doctors told me earlier that it doesn't return, but it did," Forsythe told reporters while discussing the injury that has kept him in limited play.
OK, so we don't know what podiatrist you saw, Logan, but no podiatrist would ever tell you that plantar fasciitis would never return. It can return if you failed to keep up with icing, stretching, or wearing your orthotics. Sometimes years will go by before it returns, sometimes months.
At the time of the press conference, Forsythe had not played since September 3rd, and his only activity in those eight games was four pinch-hitting appearances, including a game-winning hit against Atlanta and an inning at shortstop against Philadelphia.
He plans to play as many games as possible to the end of the season, however.
"Logan is playable," said Padres manager Bud Black. "He wants to finish strong. But he's had a bit of a rough go at it."
"I want to finish the season with the guys," Forsythe said. "I want to play, I'm trying to play. This is something totally unexpected. I guess we'll talk about what to do when the season ends."
Forsythe said the pain in his foot started to return after the All-Star break and has progressively gotten worse since then, but it's not as bad as it was in the spring.
The infielder did have an MRI of his right foot. "There's not a tear," he said.
"Surgery is an option, but the doctors are hesitant and there's not guarantee given the history of my feet," Forsythe said.
Before suffering with plantar fasciitis, Forsythe had fractures in both feet to the sesamoid bones. He had surgery, during his junior year of college and in spring 2012 to remove the bones. He believes there is a connection between the problems with his sesamoid bones and plantar fasciitis.
"This is a tough injury," Forsythe said. "Kyle Banks (who suffered plantar fasciitis at the end of the 2009 seasons) and I have talked about it. It's not as bad now as it was earlier, but the plantar fasciitis is bothering me. It is very limiting."
Forsythe said the pain in his feet is worse when he is on his feet for an extended period of time.
"I can hit. I can run. I can play in the field. But the longer I'm out there, the more it hurts," he said.
This season Forsythe is hitting .216 with five home runs and 17 RBIs in 208 at-bats.
Reference: UT San Diego
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its own. Those who suffer from plantar fasciitis will often suffer for years, try many therapies and treatments, and after finding the one that works best for their particular case, it will go away.
So these athletes who think they can ignore their plantar fasciitis and it will just go away are living in a fantasy land.
San Diego Padres infielder Logan Forsythe was hit with a nasty bout of plantar fasciitis during spring training and it kept him out of the lineup until the second week of June. He revealed last month that it has returned.
"The doctors told me earlier that it doesn't return, but it did," Forsythe told reporters while discussing the injury that has kept him in limited play.
OK, so we don't know what podiatrist you saw, Logan, but no podiatrist would ever tell you that plantar fasciitis would never return. It can return if you failed to keep up with icing, stretching, or wearing your orthotics. Sometimes years will go by before it returns, sometimes months.
At the time of the press conference, Forsythe had not played since September 3rd, and his only activity in those eight games was four pinch-hitting appearances, including a game-winning hit against Atlanta and an inning at shortstop against Philadelphia.
He plans to play as many games as possible to the end of the season, however.
"Logan is playable," said Padres manager Bud Black. "He wants to finish strong. But he's had a bit of a rough go at it."
"I want to finish the season with the guys," Forsythe said. "I want to play, I'm trying to play. This is something totally unexpected. I guess we'll talk about what to do when the season ends."
Forsythe said the pain in his foot started to return after the All-Star break and has progressively gotten worse since then, but it's not as bad as it was in the spring.
The infielder did have an MRI of his right foot. "There's not a tear," he said.
"Surgery is an option, but the doctors are hesitant and there's not guarantee given the history of my feet," Forsythe said.
Before suffering with plantar fasciitis, Forsythe had fractures in both feet to the sesamoid bones. He had surgery, during his junior year of college and in spring 2012 to remove the bones. He believes there is a connection between the problems with his sesamoid bones and plantar fasciitis.
"This is a tough injury," Forsythe said. "Kyle Banks (who suffered plantar fasciitis at the end of the 2009 seasons) and I have talked about it. It's not as bad now as it was earlier, but the plantar fasciitis is bothering me. It is very limiting."
Forsythe said the pain in his feet is worse when he is on his feet for an extended period of time.
"I can hit. I can run. I can play in the field. But the longer I'm out there, the more it hurts," he said.
This season Forsythe is hitting .216 with five home runs and 17 RBIs in 208 at-bats.
Reference: UT San Diego
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Buffalo Bills Byrd Battling Plantar Fasciitis
Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd started the third week of practice on the injury list again, with the same injury
designation.
Byrd has been battling plantar fasciitis for several weeks now, having been listed as doubtful before the first two games and later changed to inactive.
"Same thing Mario [Williams] had, it's called plantar fasciitis," Byrd said when his injury was revealed. "It's just a little foot condition. We'll see how it goes."
Byrd shouldn't be so flippant about plantar fasciitis being "a little foot condition". He apparently hasn't been keeping up with other athletes and their plantar fasciitis sagas. I'm sure Albert Pujols feels the plantar fasciitis he has been suffering from for seven years is just a little foot condition.
It has been tough for reporters to gauge Byrd's progress as the number of practices available to them has been limited. During practice the players stretch and then break up into positional groups and defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson leads his players in a light-intensity walk through. Last Wednesday Byrd was the scout team running back at one point.
Other than that, it is difficult to tell how much Byrd has participated in practice.
Bills head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that he believes Byrd is approaching a return to the field.
"I think every day there is progress," Marrone said. "It's just a matter of time now until when it gets to that point where he's going to be able to go out there. I think we're getting closer and closer."
"I need to be good to go before I step out there," Byrd told reporters. "Once my body allows me to be out there and be at 100 percent ready to play, I'll go."
Byrd has been to see foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in North Carolina, the same doctor Williams visited at the start of training camp. Anderson confirmed the plantar fasciitis diagnosis and said it would be difficult to play through.
References: ESPN and ESPN.
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designation.
Byrd has been battling plantar fasciitis for several weeks now, having been listed as doubtful before the first two games and later changed to inactive.
"Same thing Mario [Williams] had, it's called plantar fasciitis," Byrd said when his injury was revealed. "It's just a little foot condition. We'll see how it goes."
Byrd shouldn't be so flippant about plantar fasciitis being "a little foot condition". He apparently hasn't been keeping up with other athletes and their plantar fasciitis sagas. I'm sure Albert Pujols feels the plantar fasciitis he has been suffering from for seven years is just a little foot condition.
It has been tough for reporters to gauge Byrd's progress as the number of practices available to them has been limited. During practice the players stretch and then break up into positional groups and defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson leads his players in a light-intensity walk through. Last Wednesday Byrd was the scout team running back at one point.
Other than that, it is difficult to tell how much Byrd has participated in practice.
Bills head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that he believes Byrd is approaching a return to the field.
"I think every day there is progress," Marrone said. "It's just a matter of time now until when it gets to that point where he's going to be able to go out there. I think we're getting closer and closer."
"I need to be good to go before I step out there," Byrd told reporters. "Once my body allows me to be out there and be at 100 percent ready to play, I'll go."
Byrd has been to see foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in North Carolina, the same doctor Williams visited at the start of training camp. Anderson confirmed the plantar fasciitis diagnosis and said it would be difficult to play through.
References: ESPN and ESPN.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
What Is Overload Heel Pain Syndrome?
Plantar fasciitis is perhaps the most common cause of heel pain in our patients, but there are many other causes of heel pain. Overload Heel Pain Syndrome is one of many potential causes for your heel pain.
Overload Heel Pain Syndrome affects the padding directly under the heel due to irritation from day to day pressure from walking, standing, and other activities. If you think about it, your heels are really being overworked, not overloaded! Having an abnormally shaped heel bone and carrying too much weight can be causes of Overload Heel Pain Syndrome.
So, what are the differences between plantar fasciitis and Overload Heel Pain Syndrome? Those suffering with plantar fasciitis will usually complain of discomfort on the inside of the heel bone. Patients with Overload Heel Pain Syndrome will say that their heels hurt first thing in the morning when they wake or after rising from rest.
Treatment for Overload Heel Pain Syndrome is typically non-surgical and conservative. The goal is to take some of the weight off the heel bone, so padding, taping, or orthotics may be prescribed. These treatment methods redirect the forces away from the damaged tissue and protect the heel bone from further damage. Some podiatrists will use heat therapies like ultra sound or electrical stimulation to repair the damaged tissues.
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Overload Heel Pain Syndrome affects the padding directly under the heel due to irritation from day to day pressure from walking, standing, and other activities. If you think about it, your heels are really being overworked, not overloaded! Having an abnormally shaped heel bone and carrying too much weight can be causes of Overload Heel Pain Syndrome.
So, what are the differences between plantar fasciitis and Overload Heel Pain Syndrome? Those suffering with plantar fasciitis will usually complain of discomfort on the inside of the heel bone. Patients with Overload Heel Pain Syndrome will say that their heels hurt first thing in the morning when they wake or after rising from rest.
Treatment for Overload Heel Pain Syndrome is typically non-surgical and conservative. The goal is to take some of the weight off the heel bone, so padding, taping, or orthotics may be prescribed. These treatment methods redirect the forces away from the damaged tissue and protect the heel bone from further damage. Some podiatrists will use heat therapies like ultra sound or electrical stimulation to repair the damaged tissues.
If you have heel pain, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Plantar Fasciitis During Pregnancy
Congratulations! You are about to experience one of life's greatest joys and gifts: giving birth and becoming a parent.
Many women will experience weird and wild cravings, some will develop gestational diabetes, and many will experience changes in their feet and ankles. Typically women will experience swelling in their feet and ankles (has anyone seen Kim Kardashian's feet stuffed into too tight shoes since she's been pregnant?!), but plantar fasciitis is another common foot ailment pregnant women will develop.
As your pregnancy progresses, your center of balance will shift as you begin to gain weight. Your new center of balance will be over your knees and feet, which causes many women to over-pronate. When you over-pronate, you begin to experience symptoms of pain in the arch, heel, and ball of foot.
One of the symptoms of plantar fasciitis is pain at the fat pad on the bottom of your foot. This occurs because of the added weight you are now carrying and increased pressure on your feet. Your fat pad will become inflamed and you will likely feel pain in your heel.
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can be easily treated with conservative treatment. Women who are pregnant and experiencing plantar fasciitis should stay off their feet as much as possible. Your plantar fascia is becoming aggravated because of that increased pressure when you are on your feet. Don't try to do a Kim Kardashian- if your shoes are feeling too tight or small, purchase a pair you can wear while you are pregnant. Your feet will thank you, we promise! Stretch and ice your feet often. We'll often hear from patients who've suffered with plantar fasciitis that this is what helps them the most. So stretch often and be consistent. Some patients may need custom orthotics, which we size in our offices. Orthotics will help keep your proper arch and give support in areas where you need it most.
Again, congrats!
References: Heel That Pain!
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Many women will experience weird and wild cravings, some will develop gestational diabetes, and many will experience changes in their feet and ankles. Typically women will experience swelling in their feet and ankles (has anyone seen Kim Kardashian's feet stuffed into too tight shoes since she's been pregnant?!), but plantar fasciitis is another common foot ailment pregnant women will develop.
As your pregnancy progresses, your center of balance will shift as you begin to gain weight. Your new center of balance will be over your knees and feet, which causes many women to over-pronate. When you over-pronate, you begin to experience symptoms of pain in the arch, heel, and ball of foot.
One of the symptoms of plantar fasciitis is pain at the fat pad on the bottom of your foot. This occurs because of the added weight you are now carrying and increased pressure on your feet. Your fat pad will become inflamed and you will likely feel pain in your heel.
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that can be easily treated with conservative treatment. Women who are pregnant and experiencing plantar fasciitis should stay off their feet as much as possible. Your plantar fascia is becoming aggravated because of that increased pressure when you are on your feet. Don't try to do a Kim Kardashian- if your shoes are feeling too tight or small, purchase a pair you can wear while you are pregnant. Your feet will thank you, we promise! Stretch and ice your feet often. We'll often hear from patients who've suffered with plantar fasciitis that this is what helps them the most. So stretch often and be consistent. Some patients may need custom orthotics, which we size in our offices. Orthotics will help keep your proper arch and give support in areas where you need it most.
Again, congrats!
References: Heel That Pain!
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Icing For Heel Pain
Icing is one of the most important aspects of your treatment plan given to you by your podiatrist. When you
ice your plantar fascia or heel, it reduces pain and swelling, which allows the ligament to heal faster. And who doesn't want to get better, faster?
So when we recommend icing, what do we mean? There are three different methods you can use when icing your plantar fasciitis. The most traditional method is to put cubes of ice in a Ziploc bag. You can even add a little water to allow the bag to contour to your foot.
Another method is to go in your freezer and pull out that bag of broccoli you've just been meaning to use. Well, you're going to use it now! The bag can be refrozen to be used again, but the food cannot be eaten. So pick a bag from your freezer that's been in there a while. Gel packs are another option and can be refrozen endless times.
Finally, the best option for icing your plantar fasciitis is to freeze water in paper or Styrofoam cups. When you are ready to ice, peel away the paper or Styrofoam and massage the ice over the affected area in a circular motion. As the ice melts, peel the paper away a little more.
Now when you're icing, you never want to have the ice directly on your foot, unless it's the third option. To prevent frostbite, place a hand towel or several paper towels between the affected area and your ice. If you get to the point when you experience pins and needles, remove the ice immediately. Your skin should warm up within 45 minutes and sensation should return, but if it doesn't, contact your podiatrist.
Icing is most effective when done within two hours of ending your activity. Ice as soon as you feel the strain on your plantar fascia, or after a long day of standing on your feet, exercising, or anything else that would cause swelling.
Keep the ice on for between 15-20 minutes. Any longer than 20 minutes can cause damage to the ligament. Wait 45 minutes for your skin to warm and normal sensation has returned. You can repeat icing as often as you feel it is beneficial, but remember to wait 45-60 minutes between icing.
Reference: Heel That Pain
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So when we recommend icing, what do we mean? There are three different methods you can use when icing your plantar fasciitis. The most traditional method is to put cubes of ice in a Ziploc bag. You can even add a little water to allow the bag to contour to your foot.
Another method is to go in your freezer and pull out that bag of broccoli you've just been meaning to use. Well, you're going to use it now! The bag can be refrozen to be used again, but the food cannot be eaten. So pick a bag from your freezer that's been in there a while. Gel packs are another option and can be refrozen endless times.
Finally, the best option for icing your plantar fasciitis is to freeze water in paper or Styrofoam cups. When you are ready to ice, peel away the paper or Styrofoam and massage the ice over the affected area in a circular motion. As the ice melts, peel the paper away a little more.
Now when you're icing, you never want to have the ice directly on your foot, unless it's the third option. To prevent frostbite, place a hand towel or several paper towels between the affected area and your ice. If you get to the point when you experience pins and needles, remove the ice immediately. Your skin should warm up within 45 minutes and sensation should return, but if it doesn't, contact your podiatrist.
Icing is most effective when done within two hours of ending your activity. Ice as soon as you feel the strain on your plantar fascia, or after a long day of standing on your feet, exercising, or anything else that would cause swelling.
Keep the ice on for between 15-20 minutes. Any longer than 20 minutes can cause damage to the ligament. Wait 45 minutes for your skin to warm and normal sensation has returned. You can repeat icing as often as you feel it is beneficial, but remember to wait 45-60 minutes between icing.
Reference: Heel That Pain
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Red Sox's Napoli Gets Cortisone Shot For Plantar Fasciitis
Mike Napoli appeared in the Red Sox's lineup on Saturday for the first time in more than a week after
getting a cortisone shot in his foot to alleviate the pain from the plantar fasciitis he's been suffering from. Napoli had three hits, including a RBI single in the first inning.
"I got to play a couple of innings here and there the past week, and it felt alright," Napoli said. "The reason why I got the injection was because I was at a point where it was bothering me pretty good. I'm going to go into treatment for every day, like I've been, and try to take care of it as best as I possibly can.
"I'm just going to have to grind through it and play through some pain- which I have been already."
Los Angeles Anaheim star Albert Pujols recently called it quits for the season because of his ongoing plantar fasciitis, hoping it will have healed by spring training next year.
"Everyone is different," Napoli said. "Everyone can handle things differently. I don't know what was going on in his situation. Only time will tell. We'll see what happens. I'm going to try to stay out on the field and deal with it as much as possible."
"I don't feel it one bit hitting," the Red Sox first baseman said. "That has nothing to do with anything. Running is definitely the worst part of it- sometimes in the field, going to first base."
Like Pujols, Napoli's production has seen a slump as well. He's hitting a paltry .232 with a .339 on-base percentage and .338 slugging percentage since May 10, and he's struck out 112 times in the last 322 plate appearances. And his numbers are worse since the All-Star break: Napoli is hitting .189 with a .305 on-base percentage and .389 slugging percentage.
The team is hoping the cortisone shot and a week off his feet will help Napoli get back to normal.
"The foot issue has calmed down enough to feel like he's confident not only in the box but defensively," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "What we've seen is that when Mike has been compact with his swing at the plate, that's when he's driven balls. The swing hasn't gotten long. He's had a bit more swing and miss at those times."
Reference: Providence Journal
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getting a cortisone shot in his foot to alleviate the pain from the plantar fasciitis he's been suffering from. Napoli had three hits, including a RBI single in the first inning.
"I got to play a couple of innings here and there the past week, and it felt alright," Napoli said. "The reason why I got the injection was because I was at a point where it was bothering me pretty good. I'm going to go into treatment for every day, like I've been, and try to take care of it as best as I possibly can.
"I'm just going to have to grind through it and play through some pain- which I have been already."
Los Angeles Anaheim star Albert Pujols recently called it quits for the season because of his ongoing plantar fasciitis, hoping it will have healed by spring training next year.
"Everyone is different," Napoli said. "Everyone can handle things differently. I don't know what was going on in his situation. Only time will tell. We'll see what happens. I'm going to try to stay out on the field and deal with it as much as possible."
"I don't feel it one bit hitting," the Red Sox first baseman said. "That has nothing to do with anything. Running is definitely the worst part of it- sometimes in the field, going to first base."
Like Pujols, Napoli's production has seen a slump as well. He's hitting a paltry .232 with a .339 on-base percentage and .338 slugging percentage since May 10, and he's struck out 112 times in the last 322 plate appearances. And his numbers are worse since the All-Star break: Napoli is hitting .189 with a .305 on-base percentage and .389 slugging percentage.
The team is hoping the cortisone shot and a week off his feet will help Napoli get back to normal.
"The foot issue has calmed down enough to feel like he's confident not only in the box but defensively," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "What we've seen is that when Mike has been compact with his swing at the plate, that's when he's driven balls. The swing hasn't gotten long. He's had a bit more swing and miss at those times."
Reference: Providence Journal
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
What Is Astym Therapy?
Astym treatment, or therapy, is a physical therapy treatment that eliminates and reduces scar tissue that may
be causing discomfort or pain. It regenerates healthy soft tissues like muscles, tendons.
This treatment is used for restoring movement and reducing pain from soft tissue injuries or dysfunction and is sometimes used when all other treatment options have failed. Astym therapy was designed to target the underlying causes of soft tissue problems, rather than just treat the symptoms.
Astym therapy has proven effective in many cases of plantar fasciitis. In diagnosis trials, 1,131 patients with plantar fasciitis were studied using the Astym therapy. 92% of patients showed marked improvement after the treatment, while 7.6% showed no improvement at all. .4% patients exhibited worse symptoms
The treatment is non-invasive, with no injections or incisions. The instruments used in the therapies are applied topically to locate unhealthy or diseased tissues and to transfer mild to moderate pressure to the underlying soft tissue structures. This treatment encourages tissue turnover, scar tissue resorption, and the regeneration of tendons, muscles, and other soft tissue structures.
Astym treatment is done twice weekly for four to five weeks, depending on the severity of your plantar fasciitis (roughly nine treatments), and is done in conjunction with physical therapy exercises like eccentric loading, stretching, and functional exercises. This option encourages patients to remain active, continue working, and athletes to continue training and playing while they receive treatment. The Astym treatment claims to make the tissues affected stronger and allows a patient's body to become used to greater stress without injury.
Astym therapy is used in physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and industrial rehabilitation centers. It is not a treatment option we provide for our patients in our six offices, however.
Reference: Astym.Com
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This treatment is used for restoring movement and reducing pain from soft tissue injuries or dysfunction and is sometimes used when all other treatment options have failed. Astym therapy was designed to target the underlying causes of soft tissue problems, rather than just treat the symptoms.
Astym therapy has proven effective in many cases of plantar fasciitis. In diagnosis trials, 1,131 patients with plantar fasciitis were studied using the Astym therapy. 92% of patients showed marked improvement after the treatment, while 7.6% showed no improvement at all. .4% patients exhibited worse symptoms
The treatment is non-invasive, with no injections or incisions. The instruments used in the therapies are applied topically to locate unhealthy or diseased tissues and to transfer mild to moderate pressure to the underlying soft tissue structures. This treatment encourages tissue turnover, scar tissue resorption, and the regeneration of tendons, muscles, and other soft tissue structures.
Astym treatment is done twice weekly for four to five weeks, depending on the severity of your plantar fasciitis (roughly nine treatments), and is done in conjunction with physical therapy exercises like eccentric loading, stretching, and functional exercises. This option encourages patients to remain active, continue working, and athletes to continue training and playing while they receive treatment. The Astym treatment claims to make the tissues affected stronger and allows a patient's body to become used to greater stress without injury.
Astym therapy is used in physical therapy clinics, hospitals, and industrial rehabilitation centers. It is not a treatment option we provide for our patients in our six offices, however.
Reference: Astym.Com
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Jerry Seinfeld Has No Jokes About Heel Pain
This past April comedian Jerry Seinfeld visited the New York College of Podiatric Medicine to thank
APMA member Dr. Joseph D'Amico for ending his 30 year struggle with heel pain. Can you imagine spending 30 years of your life suffering with something as debilitating as heel pain?
Dr. D'Amico performed a biomechanical exam along with a computer-assisted gait analysis to treat Seinfeld's long-term heel pain. Dr. D'Amico is the former chair of the orthopedics department at the school and a longtime instructor and succeeded in determining the biomechanical problems of Seinfeld's feet where other medical professionals had failed.
Seinfeld recalled how difficult it was for him to watch reruns of Seinfeld because of how much pain he was in during the filming of the show. With regards to the show, Seinfeld commented, "I have a hard time watching reruns because I see the shoes on my feet and remember how painful that experience was."
Seinfeld was so appreciative of the medical care he received from Dr. D'Amico he made a donation to the Gait Laboratory of Biomechanical Research at NYCPM as well as a donation to fully fund the Richard O. Schuster Memorial biomechanics seminar.
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Dr. D'Amico performed a biomechanical exam along with a computer-assisted gait analysis to treat Seinfeld's long-term heel pain. Dr. D'Amico is the former chair of the orthopedics department at the school and a longtime instructor and succeeded in determining the biomechanical problems of Seinfeld's feet where other medical professionals had failed.
Seinfeld recalled how difficult it was for him to watch reruns of Seinfeld because of how much pain he was in during the filming of the show. With regards to the show, Seinfeld commented, "I have a hard time watching reruns because I see the shoes on my feet and remember how painful that experience was."
Seinfeld was so appreciative of the medical care he received from Dr. D'Amico he made a donation to the Gait Laboratory of Biomechanical Research at NYCPM as well as a donation to fully fund the Richard O. Schuster Memorial biomechanics seminar.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Kelly Olynyk Out Of Canadian National Team
Plantar fasciitis has been beyond pesky for athletes lately.
Boston Celtics rookie 7-footer Kelly Olynyk was not be able to compete for a spot on the Canadian
national team because of plantar fasciitis.
"Nothing too serious, but he just needs to rest and recover," said a source close to the Canadian national team.
Olynyk missed last week's senior men's national team training camp session because of the condition, which prepares the players for the world championship qualification tournament starting on August 30th. The team announced their list of 18 players who were set to play at the camp, and Olynyk was not on the list. Olynyk grew up in Toronto and has been a part of the Canadian national team in the past.
"He's so keen about wanting to play, but the Celtics had some concerns," said national team head coach Jay Triano.
The Celtics traded up to the No. 13 overall pick to draft Olynyk, who has been a top performer in the five games at the Orlando Summer League, averaging a team-high 18 points and 7.8 rebounds in 24.3 minutes. He was voted to the league's first team.
Boston fans are excited about his potential, but Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has said that he sees Olynyk weighing 260 pounds- 20 more than he does now- as a power forward who can play center occasionally.
"I don't see Kelly as a go-to-guy in the NBA," Ainge said on the day Olynyk was introduced to the media, "but a guy that complements the rest of the guys on the team and makes them all better."
Olynyk, a former Gonzaga star is smart to rest his injury so he will have plenty of time to recuperate before the star of the NBA season.
Reference: Boston Globe and SB Nation.
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Boston Celtics rookie 7-footer Kelly Olynyk was not be able to compete for a spot on the Canadian
"Nothing too serious, but he just needs to rest and recover," said a source close to the Canadian national team.
Olynyk missed last week's senior men's national team training camp session because of the condition, which prepares the players for the world championship qualification tournament starting on August 30th. The team announced their list of 18 players who were set to play at the camp, and Olynyk was not on the list. Olynyk grew up in Toronto and has been a part of the Canadian national team in the past.
"He's so keen about wanting to play, but the Celtics had some concerns," said national team head coach Jay Triano.
The Celtics traded up to the No. 13 overall pick to draft Olynyk, who has been a top performer in the five games at the Orlando Summer League, averaging a team-high 18 points and 7.8 rebounds in 24.3 minutes. He was voted to the league's first team.
Boston fans are excited about his potential, but Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge has said that he sees Olynyk weighing 260 pounds- 20 more than he does now- as a power forward who can play center occasionally.
"I don't see Kelly as a go-to-guy in the NBA," Ainge said on the day Olynyk was introduced to the media, "but a guy that complements the rest of the guys on the team and makes them all better."
Olynyk, a former Gonzaga star is smart to rest his injury so he will have plenty of time to recuperate before the star of the NBA season.
Reference: Boston Globe and SB Nation.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
The Pujols Tale Continues
Really, we feel badly when we have to blog multiple times about one athlete. What that means is their foot or ankle condition has not gotten any better and has typically worsen to the "no looking back" stage.
I blogged just two weeks ago about Albert Pujols and how he was considering having surgery on his plantar fasciitis once the season was done. However, it looks like Pujols won't have to wait until the end of the season to get that surgery done on his plantar fascia.
The Los Angeles Angels announced Sunday via Twitter that Pujols was being placed on the 15-day disabled
list: "Today the club placed A. Pujols on the 15-day DL (retro to 7/27) with a partial tear of the left plantar fascia."
Rut roh. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, manager Mike Scioscia believes Pujols will miss a substantial amount of time: "Angels MGR Mike Scioscia said DH Albert Pujols will be out "for a significant amount of time."
So how long? Well, Yahoo! sports writer Tim Brown believes the 33 year old will likely be out the rest of the season, tweeting, "Source: Pujols has been told he's likely done for the season. Surgery possible, but undetermined."
How long do we think, since we're experts on plantar fascia tears? Likely the rest of the season, as Brown has reported. Even two months rest would bring him into October and the postseason, and at that point, he might as well stay out the rest of the season.
Pujols has been dealing with plantar fasciitis on and off for close to ten seasons, but this is the worst it has ever been. He had been hopeful the four day break for the All-Star game would give it some time to rest, and he had been hitting well since the return- 11-for-29- but his pain is no better.
"It's been the same," Pujols said in Spanish. "I still feel some pain. I still feel it bothering me a bit. That's something that in the offseason, with time and rest, hopefully the pain can go away."
In the past Pujols has been able to deal with the pain, but this season the pain hasn't gone away and all of those years playing through the pain have caught up with him.
"That's how it is when you've been playing with something nine years," he said. "That's what the doctor told me. He said, 'Look, you've been nine or 10 years playing with this and it gets worse.' It's like if you have an injury in your arm and you keep throwing. What do you think? It's a long year, and it's going to catch up to you. That's what happened."
It looked like he aggravated the injury on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics, which could explain the partial tear he now has in his plantar fascia.
Compared to years past, Pujols is putting up low- to average numbers, hitting just .258 with 17 home runs and 64 RBIs. Certainly not terrible numbers, but nothing compared to what he used to put up in the past. Pujols' struggles are reflected in the performance of the team, which is currently 12 games back in the American League West and 8.5 games back in the wild-care race.
If you've been following sports at all this year, you know how bad a plantar fascia tear can be. Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol was out a couple of months while his plantar tear repaired and we've seen several other professional athletes fall victim to the curse. The moral of the story is to rest, rest, rest. Playing through an injury does not make you look like a tough guy, or even a team player. Where will your team be when you're out for multiple months, or even a full season? You'll be in a similar situation as the Angels are in right now.
Reference: Bleacher Report and MLB
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I blogged just two weeks ago about Albert Pujols and how he was considering having surgery on his plantar fasciitis once the season was done. However, it looks like Pujols won't have to wait until the end of the season to get that surgery done on his plantar fascia.
The Los Angeles Angels announced Sunday via Twitter that Pujols was being placed on the 15-day disabled
Rut roh. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, manager Mike Scioscia believes Pujols will miss a substantial amount of time: "Angels MGR Mike Scioscia said DH Albert Pujols will be out "for a significant amount of time."
So how long? Well, Yahoo! sports writer Tim Brown believes the 33 year old will likely be out the rest of the season, tweeting, "Source: Pujols has been told he's likely done for the season. Surgery possible, but undetermined."
How long do we think, since we're experts on plantar fascia tears? Likely the rest of the season, as Brown has reported. Even two months rest would bring him into October and the postseason, and at that point, he might as well stay out the rest of the season.
Pujols has been dealing with plantar fasciitis on and off for close to ten seasons, but this is the worst it has ever been. He had been hopeful the four day break for the All-Star game would give it some time to rest, and he had been hitting well since the return- 11-for-29- but his pain is no better.
"It's been the same," Pujols said in Spanish. "I still feel some pain. I still feel it bothering me a bit. That's something that in the offseason, with time and rest, hopefully the pain can go away."
In the past Pujols has been able to deal with the pain, but this season the pain hasn't gone away and all of those years playing through the pain have caught up with him.
"That's how it is when you've been playing with something nine years," he said. "That's what the doctor told me. He said, 'Look, you've been nine or 10 years playing with this and it gets worse.' It's like if you have an injury in your arm and you keep throwing. What do you think? It's a long year, and it's going to catch up to you. That's what happened."
It looked like he aggravated the injury on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics, which could explain the partial tear he now has in his plantar fascia.
Compared to years past, Pujols is putting up low- to average numbers, hitting just .258 with 17 home runs and 64 RBIs. Certainly not terrible numbers, but nothing compared to what he used to put up in the past. Pujols' struggles are reflected in the performance of the team, which is currently 12 games back in the American League West and 8.5 games back in the wild-care race.
If you've been following sports at all this year, you know how bad a plantar fascia tear can be. Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol was out a couple of months while his plantar tear repaired and we've seen several other professional athletes fall victim to the curse. The moral of the story is to rest, rest, rest. Playing through an injury does not make you look like a tough guy, or even a team player. Where will your team be when you're out for multiple months, or even a full season? You'll be in a similar situation as the Angels are in right now.
Reference: Bleacher Report and MLB
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Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Bears' McClellin Says Plantar Fasciitis Gone
Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin wants to make it clear the plantar fasciitis in his right foot
he suffered with at the end of last season is gone.
"It started in February," McClellin said during one of the first days of mini-camp last month. "I went in right away to see what it was and just got treatment, and it hasn't affected anything. So I'm good."
McClellin reportedly received Astym treatment, which stimulates the body's healing response. The result is the remodeling of scar tissue and regeneration of degenerated tendons. It's a non-invasive procedure and also involves physical therapy with an acrylic stone.
McClellin was a Bears first round pick in 2012 and stressed that he was not affected by plantar fasciitis during his rookie season and it has not been a significant issue during the offseason.
"I haven't missed anything, so it hasn't been affecting me at all," McClellin reiterated.
When asked if he would pay any attention to his foot in the future, McClellin replied, "No, I don't think so."
We'll have to argue a bit with McClellin's rather flippant reply to that question and point out the case of Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson, who suffered from problems with his heels for year and finally retired this year because of it. Heel pain and plantar fasciitis are not conditions to ignore or brush under the carpet. Baseball player Albert Pujols has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for seven seasons and is considering surgery, usually a last resort, to ease his pain.
McClellin was also asked if his pain was completely gone, and he replied, "Nothing right now. I feel good."
When the pain first appeared for McClellin he described it as "needles in the bottom of your foot." Now he says he has "no worries" going forward.
McClellin also dealt with a knee injury and concussion in his rookie season, finishing with 2.5 sacks, seven tackles, and two tackles for loss in limited playing time in 14 games.
As long as McClellin is feeling healthy, expect to see a lot more of him this season. New Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will be more creative with McClellin in blitz and nickel packages.
Reference: Sun Times
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"It started in February," McClellin said during one of the first days of mini-camp last month. "I went in right away to see what it was and just got treatment, and it hasn't affected anything. So I'm good."
McClellin reportedly received Astym treatment, which stimulates the body's healing response. The result is the remodeling of scar tissue and regeneration of degenerated tendons. It's a non-invasive procedure and also involves physical therapy with an acrylic stone.
McClellin was a Bears first round pick in 2012 and stressed that he was not affected by plantar fasciitis during his rookie season and it has not been a significant issue during the offseason.
"I haven't missed anything, so it hasn't been affecting me at all," McClellin reiterated.
When asked if he would pay any attention to his foot in the future, McClellin replied, "No, I don't think so."
We'll have to argue a bit with McClellin's rather flippant reply to that question and point out the case of Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson, who suffered from problems with his heels for year and finally retired this year because of it. Heel pain and plantar fasciitis are not conditions to ignore or brush under the carpet. Baseball player Albert Pujols has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for seven seasons and is considering surgery, usually a last resort, to ease his pain.
McClellin was also asked if his pain was completely gone, and he replied, "Nothing right now. I feel good."
When the pain first appeared for McClellin he described it as "needles in the bottom of your foot." Now he says he has "no worries" going forward.
McClellin also dealt with a knee injury and concussion in his rookie season, finishing with 2.5 sacks, seven tackles, and two tackles for loss in limited playing time in 14 games.
As long as McClellin is feeling healthy, expect to see a lot more of him this season. New Bears defensive coordinator Mel Tucker will be more creative with McClellin in blitz and nickel packages.
Reference: Sun Times
If you have heel pain, call our Newington, Kensington, or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Craig M. Kaufman, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
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Podiatrist in Newington
Visit our website, like our page on Facebook, and follow our tweets on Twitter.
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