our heels are the first point of contact between the ground and our bodies. The heel is supported by a layer of fat known as the HEEL FAT PAD, which is normally about 1-2 cm in thickness.
Heel pads protect our heel bones, nerves and blood vessels from damage by absorbing the shock of the impact of our feet on the ground.
Heel Fat Pad Syndrome is a condition that happens as a result of changes in the elasticity and/or the thickness(<1 cm) of the heel fat pad.
- Cause: Too much wear and tear cause heel pads to shrink in size or lose their elasticity and impair shock absorption mechanism. For example, trauma and obesity.
- Symptom: bruise-like pain, usually in the middle of the heel while walking, running, or standing for a long time
- Solution: Custom Insoles provide increased padding in symptomatic areas may support the feet and decrease the impact on the heels. Rest, therapeutic low-dye taping and medication
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