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Fat Pad Atrophy

What is it?

Where fatty layer is eroded away causing a sore heel.

Cause

  • High heels
  • Foot posture
  • High foot impact i.e. running, dancing, walking barefoot
  • Flat feet
  • Progeria

Symptoms

  • Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
  • Joint and stiffness pain?
  • Feels like a bruise and/or a deep dull ache on the heel?
  • Pain is in the middle/centre of the heel?
  • Where fatty layer is eroded away on heel particularly in women who wear high heeled shoes?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Other conditions to consider:

Heel Pad Bruise

  • Sharp pain over the bottom of the heel
  • It may occur after trauma (e.g., landing from a high fall or stepping on a stone) or excessive weight-bearing exercises (e.g., running long distances in poorly cushioned shoes).

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Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

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