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Heeling Solutions LLC
Survey shows heel pain contributes to nation's obesity epidemic
January 9th, 2005
A new survey has found that heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis affects almost a third of people who are overweight. Excruciating heel pain can limit one's ability to exercise, making plantar fasciitis a contributing factor in our nation's obesity epidemic. The survey of 381 adult Americans conducted by Heeling Solutions LLC found that 90% of people with heel pain who exercise at least 1 to 2 times per week report that heel pain limits their physical activity. "This pattern of obesity and heel pain is a viscous cycle," says David Nader, an exercise physiologist and member of the Heeling Solutions team. "You often find people who are overweight...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-01-09)
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