Expensive orthotics no better than a 'sham', review finds
What?! It’s fair to say that this article caused a stir when it was published in The Sydney Morning Herald in March 2018.
Shortly afterwards, Shaun discussed orthotics and heel pain (plantar fasciitis) with Monique Bowley on ABC Radio Melbourne.
We’re seeing lots of people with heel pain at the moment so thought it would be an excellent opportunity to share Shaun’s interview.
Listen to the whole interview if you’ve got 5 minutes and 37 seconds to spare. If not, here’s a breakdown of Monique’s questions.
1:09 - Are you an orthotics pusher?
1:26 - How do you know if you need orthotics?
2:04 - Are there things you can do before seeing a podiatrist?
2:59 - One possible explanation for the research findings
4:02 - Can off the shelf insoles be helpful?
We’re biased, but if you’ve been experiencing heel pain for a couple of weeks and there are no signs of improvement, it’s time to get checked out.
In the meantime, give this stretch a try to help relieve the pain.
Author: Shaun Bergin