Peter Van Dyke's Article in Health and Fitness

635 10 ways to treat and prevent Plantar Fasciitis
This article gives the reader 10 useful tips for effective treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain).
Posted on Nov-13-2009

1151 Knee Pain and how orthotics can help....
Many of us suffer from chronic pain in the knees, hips or lower back. Often there is a connection between these complaints and the way you walk. This article sheds more light on knee pain and in particular how abnormal foot mechanics or asymmetry in our gait can affect knee function, causing pain and discomfort.
Posted on Jul-21-2009

778 10 steps to effective relief from Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)
The most common cause of heel pain and heel spurs is a condition called Plantar Fasciitis. This is Latin for inflammation of the Plantar Fascia. The Plantar Fascia is the broad band of fibrous tissue that runs under the foot and that forms your arch.
Posted on Jun-08-2009

2304 Ball of Foot Pain (Metatarsalgia) explained…
This article sheds some light on a common type of foot pain called Metatarsalgia, more commonly known as Ball of Foot Pain.
Posted on Jun-08-2009

1065 Plantar Fasciitis explained
This article explains the term Plantar Fasciitis, its causes and what you can do to relieve Plantar Fasciitis pain.
Posted on May-14-2009

2506 Over-pronation, fallen arches and flat feet
Pronation and supination are commonly heard terms, often mentioned in association with fallen arches, high arches, flat feet etc. This article explains the meaning of these terms and looks in particular at the problem of over-pronation. Over-pronation of the feet is a very common problem, affecting an estimated 70% of the population. This condition not only causes problems in the feet, but can also lead to pain and injury in other parts of the body.
Posted on Mar-25-2009

1814 Orthotics, Orthotic Insoles: How they help relieve aches and pains
This article explains what exactly a foot orthotic is, how orthotics works, the different types of orthotic insoles available and what common conditions can be treated with orthotics.
Posted on Feb-11-2009

2840 Heel Pain, Heel Spurs & Plantar Fasciitis explained
Heel pain is a very common complaint affecting millions of people. This article looks at the causes of heel pain, the symptoms, as well as the most efffective treatment methods available nowadays. It also explains the commonly used term ‘Heel Spurs’ and the chronic condition associated with heel pain and heel spurs: Plantar Fasciitis.
Posted on Feb-10-2009