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Happy summer!  We hope everyone enjoyed their break as we enter into "back to school" season!
 

neuropathy
Plantar Fasciitis

The Basics 

  • Plantar fasciitis is a term that refers to pain on the bottom of the foot.
  • It is a condition that tends to respond poorly to traditional treatment. An inaccurate diagnosis like "plantar fasciitis" can lead to failed treatment. The pain and muscular dysfunction can seriously affect both your training and racing performance.
  • Conventional therapy (without surgery) usually requires six weeks to three months. In contrast, ART can resolve most cases within 3 to 6 treatments.

 

Affected Muscles

 

The plantar fascia is a band of fibers which runs from the heel bone to the base of the toes. Plantar Fascitis occurs when these tissues are irritated and inflamed. Bone spurs often form on the heel if this condition is not correctly treated.

 

Biomechanical or training flaws such as over-pronation, flat feet, a tight Achilles tendon, a high-arched foot, or a sudden increase in training mileage often cause plantar Fascitis.  The actual plantar fascia is not the common cause of pain on the bottom of the foot.

  • The Plantar Aponeurosis, a long tendon in the bottom of your foot, is often involved.
  • Two muscles, the Quadratus plantae and the Flexor digitorum brevis, frequently contribute to the problem.

Long distance walking, running cycling, or just standing can overwork these muscles. As they are chronically over-worked, they start to shorten.  When a muscle shortens, it is less resilient and is more easily damaged. As the Plantar aponeurosis and the muscles shorten, they produce pain in the bottom of the foot.

 

How can ART resolve Plantar Fasciitis?

 

Active Release Technique (ART) has been shown to be very effective in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Rather than just addressing just one area, ART restores unimpeded motion and function to all soft tissues.  Trained providers are able to diagnose the presence of abnormal inflammation and adhesion by examining tissue texture, tension, and movement.  The ART Soft-Tissue Management System has a success rate that surpasses 90% in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis.



Watermelon Freeze


With summer comes heat, and with heat, we crave something cold and usually sweet.  These watermelon freeze's are a healthy alternative to ice cream.  Give this simple and easy recipe a try! 



Ingredients
  • 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
  • 2 cups cantaloupe, cubed
  • 3 fresh mint leaves (or 1 mint tea bag)
  • 1 cup water
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • paper muffin liners or small paper cups

Instructions

  1. Puree watermelon and cantaloupe in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Place in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.  Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in another pan, steep the mint leaves or tea bag in 1 cup boiling water for about 3 minutes.
  4. Strain mint leaves, and add the infused water to the cooked melons.
  5. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice.
  6. Line a muffin pan with paper liners (may instead use small paper cups or ice cube trays).
  7. Pour the melon puree into each liner and freeze.
  8. When beginning to firm up, insert flat wooden sticks into the center of each.
  9. Freeze until completely hard or the papers will not peel easily away.
  10. Remove papers before serving.


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School Supply Drive 



Our clinic is hosting a School Supply Drive to help support local students whose parents cannot afford them.  Please help us in our efforts by bringing in new, unused school supplies- anything helps!  You will also be entered into a raffle to win  a massage or deluxe memory foam contour pillow! 
 
 

About the Doctor

Dr. Hessam Khatami is certified in various soft-tissue techniques and is working toward his Chiropractic Sports Physician Certification.  He provides certified treatments in the areas of sports injuries, difficult cases of spine pain with numbness and tingling, migraines and more.
   

His office is located in Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at 561-455-4850 or email him at drkhatami@atlanticgrovechiro.com.

 

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Hessam Khatami, DC