New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a low-cost and indigenous force plate that enhances gait profiling and enables better development of footwear and treatment strategies to reduce heel pain.

Heel pain is one of the most widespread foot ailments in adults. It is often linked to overloading of the plantar fascia — a band of tissue that supports the arch of the foot.

However, in many cases, changes in the heel pad — a fatty tissue under the heel can also cause the problem. This issue acts as a shock absorber when we stand, run, or walk. With too much stress, the heel pad loses its cushioning ability to the foot, causing pain and discomfort. The condition can also be caused by aging, injury, obesity, diabetes, a

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