A bruised heel, also known as Policemans Heel, is a contusion or - TopicsExpress



          

A bruised heel, also known as Policemans Heel, is a contusion or bruising of the tissues under the heel - causing pain. A bruised heel is usually caused by overuse such as repetitive bounding, long-distance running or landing heavily on the heel. The heel bone or calcaneus bone as it is called is protected by a pad of fatty tissue. Repeated pounding of the heel can cause the fat pad to flatten and be displaced up the side of the heel leaving a thinner protective layer - which may result in bruising of the bone and pain.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 15:36:01 +0000

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