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seshadri · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: Plantar Fasciitis

I have developed a case of heel spurs [aka plantar fasciitis]. I suspect it was brought on by using my squash shoes long past their use-by date.
Anyway, I've now bought new shoes, and they are definitely easier on my soles than the older ones. However, due to the previous injury, my condition is not improving, and I have discomfort in the mornings. Can anyone suggest exercises that can reverse the problem?

Bassem Fahmy · Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 2007 Posts: 4

I had the same injury because i also over used my shoe. i dont know if there are any exercises to make u feel better but what i did is that i rested for about 5-6 days and bought new shoes and now the pain is gone.

Calsquasher · Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:11 pm Post subject:

A friend of mine had that once and he said the doctor prescribed a special sole for his shoe. The problem has now completely disappeared for him. I don't remember him mentioning any exercises.
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teo · Newbie Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 2

You have good information about the matter in http://www.squashtalk.com/trainingroom/weaver1.htm
I´ll advice you to visit a specialist, he will probably tell you to first solve the problem, that´s what you probably use the special sole and rest for, and then "strech and strenth" to prevent, and of course, change your squashs shoes regularly so that cushion would work properly

squashclub · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject:

Good discussion. I am trying to compile a list of common squash injury experiences, so have added this discussion to my site here . Let me know if anyone wants their comment removed/edited. Hopefully in the future one should be able to read about all types of squash injuries and how to avoid them.
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seshadri · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all the earlier posts; I've found them all useful. I'm now using a silicone heel insert in my left shoe, which allows me to play without pain. I'm also taping my arch with adhesive tape. This has also decreased, though not completely, my discomfort. I still have 'waking-up' heel pain, which decreases within a few minutes of moving around. I plan to add some stretches and exercises to support the fascia.

Haasquet · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:50 pm Post subject:

Have you considered rolling your feet on a tennis ball? It works great. Just toss a tennis ball on the floor, and roll one of your feet over it. Push down fairly hard. It should hurt a little bit, but it'll go away once the foot loosens up.

You can do the same thing to your calves, hamstrings, glutes, back (though I'd suggest duct-taping a couple of tennis balls together, or using a foam roller, instead). It's great for the body.

seshadri · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:56 am Post subject:

Thanks Haasquet. Will definitely give it a try.

Boody · Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:06 am Post subject:

My Dad's a coach and hes got that. The doctor told him to place his foot in hot water before he goes to sleep, apply a cream to it called mycool and then wear a sock but its not helping him much. Any other ideas

PS. what are these special soles called do they have like a make name or something ?
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