Heel the pain

October 2021

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Photo: Samantha Sutton
Heel pain is a common ailment for trampers, especially after long days on the trail. Physio Samantha Sutton explains how to deal with it Heel pain is common and one of the biggest culprits is inflammation in the plantar fascia, commonly called plantar fasciitis. It is most often triggered by ill-fitting footwear, stiffness in the […]

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