Heel pain can be a really crippling problem at all ages and especially for adult males. I have recently had an email from a 60 year old man complaining of heel pain.
He described "sharp shooting pains in the left heel area. Usually when it comes under tension – even slightly, say from bending at the waist – or on impact – even the slightest."
When an Achilles tendon ruptures, the patient may tell you they heard a sound like a gunshot and they cannot walk, but with an Achilles tendon tear it is still possible to walk around without knowing your injury.
Choosing the correct footwear for walking is very important. With the Talk Radio 702 Walk the Talk coming up this Sunday 26th July, there will be 50,000 people strolling, walking, meandering, marching and even racing through the streets of Johannesburg.
The Biennial Congress of the South African Podiatry Association took place this last weekend.
The first two days were a Biomechanics Boot Camp taught by renowned Australian podiatrist Craig Payne and today there were presentations by local podiatrists on rheumatology, diabetes, paleo-anthropology and education.
