02/14/2019    

PODIATRISTS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

NY Podiatrist Discusses Running Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

 

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common triggers for heel pain, especially among runners. Regularly stretching is a good start, but you may also want to invest in a running sneaker that helps alleviate foot pain.

 

Dr. Hillary Brenner

 

It's generally smart to choose a heavier shoe, since lightweight sneakers don't deliver much support, says New York-based podiatrist Hillary Brenner, DPM. "You don’t want to bend the shoe in half like a burrito," she explains.

 

Source: Susan Brickell, Health [2/1/19]