What is Plantar Fascitis and how can you treat it?
What is Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse injury caused by pulling on the medial calcaneal tuberosity by the plantar fascia.
What are the causes of Plantar Fasciitis ?
Overtraining is the most common cause which includes
Sudden increase in frequency in jogging, overloading/overweight of feet
It can also occur by overgrowth of medical calcaneal tubercle as the plantar fascia attaches to the tubercle.
What are the risk factors?
Excessive or repetitive weight bearing work
Excessive unaccustomed activity
Sudden increase in training
Obesity
Flat feet OR high arches
Decreased ankle mobility
Leg length discrepancy
What are the symptoms one need to look for this condition?
Patient may presents with:
Pain over plantar fascia and medial aspect of heel
Pain while getting up from the bed in the morning and taking few steps
Pain while doing weight bearing after prolonged rest difficulty in walking
Few patients presents bilaterally
Decreased ankle mobility
How this condition is diagnosed?
Based on physical examination and patient's present symptoms
What are the treatment approach to this patients?
Activity modification โ decrease load on plantar fascia
Kinesio taping Stretching
Strengthening foot intrinsic
Increase calf length and strength
Intrinsic foot muscles Mobilizations
Foot wear modification
How we can manage this condition?
Activity modification
Non weight bearing activities
Roll frozen water bottle under foot
Wearing proper shoes with insoles for arch support.
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