About Me

Hello, my name is Cathleen Hansen. I would like to discuss my thoughts on podiatry on this website. Podiatry saved my poor feet when I was a young teen. I spent a lot of time walking around town without shoes. My bare feet developed thick calluses that changed my gait dramatically. As a result, I started to feel a lot of pain in the muscles, ligaments and joints in my feet and ankles. I went to a podiatrist for help and she solved the problem in just a few visits. Cutting back the calluses and using heat therapy eliminated the bulk of the pain. Additional visits focused on properly aligning the bones and joints in my feet. I will share more information about this process on my site. I hope that you will follow along to learn about all of the available podiatry treatment options.

2022

Your Guide to Plantar Fasciitis and Available Treatments

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that occurs when there is some type of trauma to the plantar fascia. This is the band of tissue that goes from one end of your foot to the other. The trauma can be inflammation, bruising, a tear, etc. Many things can cause plantar fasciitis, including wearing the wrong shoes, too much walking on a hard surface, excessive standing, weight gain, and more. You can learn about the symptoms of plantar fasciitis and some available treatments below.