{"id":1203,"date":"2010-04-14T11:59:08","date_gmt":"2010-04-14T15:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eastpointe.wpengine.com\/plantar-fasciitis-physical-therapy-techniques-to-get-relief-part-1\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T11:58:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T15:58:17","slug":"plantar-fasciitis-physical-therapy-techniques-to-get-relief-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eastpointehealthandfitness.com\/integrated-healthcare\/plantar-fasciitis-physical-therapy-techniques-to-get-relief-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Plantar Fasciitis – Physical Therapy techniques to get relief – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the strong tissue that runs along the bottom
\nof the foot and connects the heel to the base of the toes (see image). This common overuse injury is characterized by heel pain that is worse in the morning with the first few steps. Since it is difficult to rest the foot, this problem gradually worsens. With progression, pain may start interfering with activities of daily living.<\/p>\n

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Potential Causes Include: <\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Weak foot muscles
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Tight Achilles tendon
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Flat or high arches
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Poor shoe support
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sudden increase in activity level
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sudden increase in weight<\/p>\n

Effective Treatment Will Address: <\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Decreasing pain
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Restoring flexibility to tight structures surrounding the arch and ankle
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strengthening the muscles in and around the foot
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0GRADUAL return to full activity
\nYour doctor and physical therapist can design a rehabilitation program that is the most appropriate, but there are some simple and effective things that you can do.<\/p>\n

Treatment Process:<\/strong>
\nRest: <\/em>
\nUse pain as your guide. Initially, avoid prolonged walking, running or jumping.<\/p>\n

Cold Therapy: <\/em>
\nIce can help decrease pain. For best results ice should be applied three-four times daily to the injured area using ice massage for 5-7 minutes or an ice pack for 10-15 minutes each application.<\/p>\n

Shoes: <\/em>
\nUse of appropriate footwear for daily activities and sports is very important. Improperly fitting shoes can cause plantar fasciitis. A running shoe with good support through the middle of the arch would be optimal.<\/p>\n

Taping: <\/em>
\nPlantar fascia taping can also provide some relief of your symptoms. The tape will decrease your pain by distributing force away from the stressed plantar fascia.<\/p>\n

Orthotics: <\/em>
\nYour doctor, podiatrist or physical therapist may suggest using a shoe insert or orthotic device to decrease the forces at the site of the injury.<\/p>\n

Stretching and Strengthening: <\/em>
\nAs soon as swelling and pain begin to subside it is important to start a proper stretching program. In my next posts I will describe some helpful stretching and strengthening\u00a0 exercises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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