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Re: Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain article

guest — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:54:38 GMT

I have no idea why the fomat is like that. Thank you for the reply. This article was in one of my blogs: http://plantarfasciitisproducts.blogspot.com/ it is still a work in progress....

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain article

guest — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:59:50 GMT

Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain

It is estimated that there are nearly 2 million newly diagnosed cases of plantar fasciitis each year in the United States. Worldwide it can affect up to 10% of the population.

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your heel with your toes. If it is strained, the ligament gets weak, swollen, and inflamed. Your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you try to do the simplest of daily activities like stand or walk.

The simplest method to treat this condition: Stretching

In most articles you will find stretching as a form of treatment for plantar fasciitis buried somewhere in between surgery and night splints. However, this is one of the easiest treatments available that you can do yourself. It just requires some motivation and commitment on your part to get better. This condition is serious and it can affect the way you live, work, and complete daily activities.

People who develop plantar fasciitis may have less flexibility in their feet and ankles or weaker foot muscles. Their feet may tend to flatten and roll inward more when they run or walk. Stretching can protect the plantar fascia from injury and inflammation by making the plantar fascia and calf muscles more flexible and by strengthening the foot and ankle muscles that support the arch.

Stretching also has other benefits aside from treating plantar fasciitis such as:

- Preventing injury
- Increasing flexibility
- Improving circulation
- Improving range of motion for your joints
- Better posture

Many people choose to purchase a stretching aid to help make stretching easier and more effective. Finding the right stretching aid can be difficult, there are many to choose from. Here are some questions you should ask before purchasing one:

- Will the product keep my foot in the proper position at all times during the stretch?

Does the product stretch the Achilles tendon as well as the plantar fascia?

Will it help support my ankle to prevent injury during stretching?

- Are there testimonials from physical therapists or product reviews from magazines which can support the claims of the product's effectiveness?

- Does the company offer a guarantee if I am not satisfied?

- Is the product made from a strong sturdy material?

With some effort on your part plantar fasciitis can be a very manageable condition. If you have any questions about stretching you should speak with your doctor or physical therapist prior to doing it.

Best of Luck!

Nike Prefontaine Classic on NBC

guest — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:22:13 GMT

Anyone watch this yesterday on NBC? I thought the coverage was great.

Re: stretching help

guest — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:08:12 GMT

This product is designed to keep your foot in the proper position at all times regardless of the type of stretch you are doing. Also, using either a towel or regular strap you are not getting the type of ankle support that our product provides. Calling this product a "waste of money" couldn't be further from the truth. That's why we offer a 30- day moneyback guarantee because we believe in it.

Serious runners spend $150+ for shoes so I guess that's a waste of money to. Why not just duct tape cardboard to your feet?

Re: Eating before a run...

guest — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:08:33 GMT

When you begin a run, you should feel neither starved nor stuffed. You don't want to eat immediately before running because it may lead to cramping. Running on an empty stomach may cause you to run out of energy. You best bet is to eat a light snack or meal about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before you start running.

Choose something high in carbohydrates and lower in fat, fiber, and protein. Some examples of good pre-workout fuel include: a bagel with peanut butter; a banana and an energy bar; or a bowl of cold cereal with a cup of milk. Stay away from rich, very fatty, or high-fiber foods, as they may cause gastrointestinal distress.

I cheated on this answer, I need the points : http://running.about.com/od/nutritionandhydration/f/preruneating.htm

Re: Anyone interested in adding a sponsor?

guest — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:40:22 GMT

Today is the Dunedin, FL Triathlon http://www.dunedintriathlon.com/ as you can see we are serious about doing this.

Re: stretching help

guest — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:24:50 GMT

I am not saying anything magazines and PT's are : http://www.beststretch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=4 or http://www.beststretch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1&Itemid=3

Anyone interested in adding a sponsor?

guest — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:18:16 GMT

At beststretch.com we are always looking for events or teams to sponsor. I will answer all questions you post or you may contact me via e-mail mhess@beststretch.com. This is not SPAM I am an active poster on this board. There are lots of non-profit groups and teams that could benefit from this. We also do group sales and fundraising.

Re: Sad News...

guest — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:26:14 GMT

check out : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_McKay for more information on who he was.

Re: Week 4 - and I'm aching

guest — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:20:10 GMT

stretch and ice after your workout