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What Is Plantar Fasciitis

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What Is Plantar Fasciitis

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  1. What is Plantar Fasciitis?

  2. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is usually described as a pain in the lower foot that goes away after some time. But trust us, it is a lot more than that and its early diagnosis and treatment can save you from a lifetime of discomfort. Read more about the condition, its symptoms and treatments here:

  3. Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fascia is a thin band of tissues that connects the heel bone to the toes. The tissue helps support the bones of the arch and absorbs the strain on the feet while walking, running or any rigorous activities. Plantar Fasciitis is the pain and inflammation of this band of tissues.

  4. Symptoms A stabbing shooting pain in the heel or the middle region of the foot, especially in the morning or after staying off your feet for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes, symptoms can lessen or entirely vanish during a mild physical activity. But they return when the activity stops and the feet cool down.

  5. Causes Three of the most common causes of Plantar Fasciitis are: • Bone spurs • Pronation and flat feet • Tight calves

  6. People who are at a higher risk of getting plantar fasciitis are: • Menopausal women • Pregnant women in later stages • Women between 40-70 years of age • Senior people • Obese people • Runner • People who stand for most part of the day • People who walk on the pavement for many hours everyday

  7. Issues in diagnosis When trying to diagnose, the doctor will try to locate the pain, by pushing the fascia as you flex your foot. This is because it can be difficult to differentiate between plantar fasciitis and any other foot-related problems like • Stress fracture • Heel spurs • Bursitis • Achilles tendinitis • Heel bruise • Plantar fibromatosis

  8. Methods of prevention These are some simple methods to prevent plantar fasciitis • Wearing appropriate footwear that offers enough support • Replace your shoes regularly • Prioritize swimming and cycling over running • Always stretch your feet before straining them • Maintain a healthy(optimal) weight

  9. Treatments For instant relief: • Rest the feet and apply ice • Orthotics for support • Anti-inflammatory painkillers • For unbearable pain, consider PRP injections

  10. Continued… In some cases, plantar fasciitis can become chronic and the doctors may suggest physical therapy. It stretches the plantar fascia and surrounding tendons to provide relief. Physical therapy can also be used to fortify muscles, which takes away some pressure that the plantar fascia endures. Surgery is used as a last resort to treat plantar fasciitis, when all other methods are ineffective and the patient is in extreme pain. It disconnects the fascia from the heel,and can limit the person’s movement.

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