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Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options - Certified Foot

If you're experiencing persistent pain in your plantar fascia, you may have plantar fasciitis. This condition is common in runner and usually involved pain in your arch. Make an appointment with your podiatrist for treatment options.

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Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options - Certified Foot

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  1. Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

  2. Most common cause pain on the bottom of your heel • On average, two million people are treated for plantar fasciitis and the associated pain each year • Occurs when your plantar fascia – the thick tissue band that runs across the bottom of your foot – becomes inflamed • Common condition found in runners What is Plantar Fasciitis?

  3. Intense, stabbing pain in bottom of foot by heel • Pain is usually the most intense after waking up in the morning • Pain usually gets worse after prolonged periods of standing or sitting • Pain after exercising Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

  4. Too much tension or stress on the plantar fascia can cause small tears in tendon • Tears can occur from excessive walking or running, ill-fitting footwear or jumping • Repetitive tearing leads to irritation and inflammation • Inflammation is body’s response to the injury, leading to pain in your heel and a stiff plantar fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis Causes

  5. Certain factors increase your risk for developing plantar fasciitis: • Age – the condition commonly affects individuals ages 40 – 60 • Job/lifestyle – if your job or lifestyle have you walking or standing for long periods of time, you’re more likely to develop the condition • Foot structure – people with flat feet, high arches or abnormal walking patterns, may develop plantar fasciitis Risk factors for developing Plantar Fasciitis

  6. Make an appointment with board-certified podiatrist to diagnose plantar fasciitis • Diagnosis will begin with going over you medical history and a physical exam • By assessing the source of your pain, your podiatrist can determine the cause • An x-ray may be taken to ensure pain is not being caused by another foot or ankle problem Diagnosing Plantar Fasciitis

  7. Medication – over the counter meds are most common treatment option for plantar fasciitis pain and inflammation • Foot orthotics – custom therapeutic footwear or supports can help distribute your weight more efficiently, reducing pain • Night splints – designed to stretch the arch of your foot and your calf while you’re asleep • Physical therapy – targeted exercises and stretches can strengthen and stretch the tendons and muscles in your lower leg and foot • Other treatments include amniotic fluid, PRP or stem cell injections Conservative Treatment Methods for Plantar Fasciitis

  8. In most cases, plantar fasciitis can be treated with conservative methods and surgery is not required • Cases that are severe and are not responding to conservative methods after 12 months of treatment may require surgery • Surgery for plantar fasciitis includes gastrocnemius recession and plantar fascia release • Complications are extremely rare but include nerve damage and pain that persists after surgery Plantar Fasciitis Surgery

  9. Website: https://certifiedfoot.com/ • Address: 1601 Clint Moore Road, # 130 • Boca Raton, FL 33487 • Phone: 1-855-550-FEET • Email: info@certifiedfoot.com Thank You

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