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Patient education from Metro Foot & Ankle: plain-language guides to common foot and ankle problems and the care options discussed in our Tempe office.
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Treatment Options
Shockwave vs. Cortisone for Plantar Fasciitis: How the Tradeoffs DifferShockwave and cortisone can both be used for persistent plantar fasciitis, but their timing, evidence, and risks differ. Compare the tradeoffs before choosing.
Treatment Options
Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: What the Evidence Actually ShowsShockwave therapy can help some chronic plantar fasciitis patients, but studies vary by device and protocol. See what evidence supports, limits, and candidacy.
Heel Pain
Can Tight Calves Cause Heel Pain? The Calf–Foot ConnectionTight calves can increase stress through the heel and Achilles, but they are rarely the whole story. Learn how mobility, load, and pain location fit together.
Sports Injuries
Can You Run With Plantar Fasciitis? A Practical Return-to-Running GuideRunning with plantar fasciitis is not always all-or-nothing. Use symptom response, next-morning pain, training load, and red flags to guide activity.
Treatments
PRP Injections for Foot & Ankle Pain: When Are They Worth Considering?Still dealing with heel, Achilles or tendon pain? Learn when PRP injections may be considered for foot and ankle conditions and schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kayla Wright in Tempe.
Occupational Care
Foot and Ankle Care for Service Members, Veterans and First RespondersFoot and ankle care for service members, veterans and first responders in Tempe, AZ. Learn about ankle sprains, heel pain, stress fractures and more.
Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis vs. Heel Spur: What's Causing Your Heel Pain?A heel spur on X-ray may not be the cause of heel pain. Learn how plantar fasciitis differs, why spurs can be incidental, and what treatment targets.
Heel Pain
Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?Heel pain with your first steps is often linked to plantar fasciitis, but not always. Learn the pattern, other causes, and when to get evaluated.
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Article archive
2026
September 2026
- Ingrown Toenail Removal: What Happens Before, During, and After
Foot Care
- Shockwave vs. Cortisone for Plantar Fasciitis: How the Tradeoffs Differ
Treatment Options
- Shockwave Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Treatment Options
- Can Tight Calves Cause Heel Pain? The Calf–Foot Connection
Heel Pain
- Can You Run With Plantar Fasciitis? A Practical Return-to-Running Guide
Sports Injuries
- PRP Injections for Foot & Ankle Pain: When Are They Worth Considering?
Treatments
- Foot and Ankle Care for Service Members, Veterans and First Responders
Occupational Care
- Plantar Fasciitis vs. Heel Spur: What's Causing Your Heel Pain?
Heel Pain
- Why Does My Heel Hurt When I First Get Out of Bed?
Heel Pain
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