Plantar Fasciitis

Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems among adults.

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 What is Plantar Fasciitis 2

Plantar fasciitis is pain and

stiffness on the bottom of the
heel caused by the
inflammation of the thick band
of tissue that connects your
heel bone to your toes, known
as the plantar fascia.

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 Causes 3

The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is overuse,

followed by acute injury to the plantar fascia. Other
causes include:

01 Wearing footwear that

does not provide proper
support
04 Bone spur on the heel

02 Regularly running, jogging,

or walking for long
distances
05 High-impact exercise such
as basketball, gymnastics,
and dance

03 Standing on your feet for

long periods 06 Flat feet or high arches

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 Symptoms 4

The most common symptom of plantar

fasciitis is sharp pain in the heel.
Typically, the pain is most noticeable
when getting out of bed in the morning
or standing after sitting down for a long
period of time.

Pain usually improves with rest.

However, some patients experience pain
throughout the day, even when not using
the affected foot.

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 Treatment 5

01 Medication
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce inflammation of the
plantar fascia and minimize pain.

02 Steroid injection
If the pain doesn't respond to prescribed NSAIDs or is extremely severe or, a steroid
injection is an option.

03 Physical therapy
A physical therapist will implement exercises that stretch and strengthen the plantar
fascia, and may also use massage, contrast baths, or ultrasonography to help with
long-term healing.

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 Treatment 6

04 Radial pressure wave therapy

Also referred to as shockwave
therapy, this medical treatment
06 Custom Orthotics
Clinical studies and research have
shown an improvement in function
utilizes ultrasound technology to send and a decrease in pain with the use of
high-energy acoustic waves into the custom shoe inserts.
heel to stimulate the body’s natural
healing abilities.

05 Stretches
Standing calf stretches, rolling stretch,
stretching the plantar fascia, foot
07 Surgery
The majority of patients will not need
surgery, but surgery may be
flexes, toe curls, and marble pickups. recommended for severe or
problematic cases.

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 Prevention 7

One of the best ways to prevent

plantar fasciitis is to
wear shoes that offer proper
support and to maintain a
healthy weight.

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If you or a family member is
suffering from stabbing heel
pain, it might be the result of
plantar fasciitis, an
inflammation of a thick band
of tissue that connects the
heel bone to the toes.
Conclusion
Preferred Foot & Ankle
Specialists treats a wide
range of foot, ankle, and
lower leg issues.
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questions about plantar
fasciitis, please call or text us
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