{"podcast":{"title":"The Optimal Body","slug":"the-optimal-body-404913","podcast_index_feed_id":404913,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/boCiLdPY","website_url":"https://jen.health/podcasts","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4/9ba3570a-15e7-45c4-8886-51e6ff71b84d/3000x3000/3526286-1629914037131-9f85550cd4b1.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni","episode_count":466,"summary":"Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T06:20:03.377770+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913"},"episode":{"title":"454 | Why Heel Pain Isn’t Just a Foot Problem: What New Research Reveals About Plantar Fasciitis","slug":"454-why-heel-pain-isn-t-just-a-foot-problem-what-new-research-reveals-about-plantar-fasciitis","published_at":"2026-03-30T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913/454-why-heel-pain-isn-t-just-a-foot-problem-what-new-research-reveals-about-plantar-fasciitis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913","url":"https://jen.health/podcast/454","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4/episodes/93537b60-8a56-48dd-b05e-31748d51e36d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=e8613cb6-f09c-4d92-8f8f-b958f89b4fb4&awEpisodeId=93537b60-8a56-48dd-b05e-31748d51e36d&feed=boCiLdPY","summary":"In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore chronic plantar fasciitis, highlighting new 2025 research that reveals its connection to central sensitization—where the nervous system amplifies pain. They explain why traditional treatments for plantar fasciitis may not work for everyone and emphasize a holistic approach, combining strength exercises, pain education, stress management, and lifestyle changes. The hosts also discuss the importance of addressing nervous system sensitivity and offer resources for listeners seeking relief. This episode aims to provide hope and practical strategies for those struggling with long-term plantar heel pain.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom explore chronic plantar fasciitis, highlighting new 2025 research that reveals its connec…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1069,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-optimal-body-404913/episodes/454-why-heel-pain-isn-t-just-a-foot-problem-what-new-research-reveals-about-plantar-fasciitis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimal-body-404913/454-why-heel-pain-isn-t-just-a-foot-problem-what-new-research-reveals-about-plantar-fasciitis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}