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Plantar Fasciatis
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the plantar fascia, which is the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest....
Sever’s Disease
Sever’s Disease is a type of bone injury in which the growth plate in the lower back of the heel, where the Achilles tendon (the heel cord that attaches to the growth plate) attaches, becomes inflamed and causes pain. Sever’s disease, a common heel injury in kids, is...
A Quick History of Memory Foam
Research indicates that NASA started research in the 1960’s looking for a better material for aircraft seating. The research was released in the 1980’s and taken up by some manufacturers who saw an opportunity to market the material for a variety of commercial uses....