In this episode we take a second look at gastroc release surgery for plantar fasciitis and compare this relatively novel procedure to the more traditional plantar fasciotomy. The paper featured in this episode was published in International Orthopaedics in 2013 titled 'Chronic plantar fasciitis: plantar fasciotomy versus gastrocnemius recession'.  You can find the article link here

Also featured in this episode is a mention of the 10 key biomechanical functions of the plantar fascia as described by Kevin Kirby. You can find a link to his article published in Podiatry Today here