Hello
I think the point was made on intrinsics being less than useful - other
exercises on muscles which may have a benefit on the arches could be useful.
Cheers,
Anna.
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Sent: Monday, 20 March 2000 5:58
Subject: Re: taping for plantar fasciitis
> Apologies for replying to the message this answers. If we choose to
believe
> that the low incidence of plantar fasciitis in barefoot populations is a
> consequence of "ground impact forces being transferred (or shared) to the
> yielding musculature of the foot thus sparing the unyielding dense plantar
> fascia from the full burden and excessive strain at its attachment", would
> this not (theoretically) support foot exercises as a treatment (which I
> understand have not been found to be successful).
>
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