Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the plantar fascia, the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes and supports the arch of the foot.
Plantar fasciitis is often an overuse injury primarily due to a repetitive strain causing micro-tears of the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis can also occur due to trauma or other multifactorial causes.
Symptoms
- Pain in your heel, especially when first getting out of bed or periods of rest
- Pain across the bottom of the foot
- Inflammation of the plantar fascia
Causes
- Recent involvement of exercises on hard surfaces
- Exercise with a tight calf
- Overstretch the sole of the foot
- Wearing shoes with poor arch support
- Pronating of your feet
Risk Factors
- Most common in people aged 40-60
- Tight/stiff Achilles tendon
- Limb length discrepancy
Treatment:
- Shockwave therapy
- Exercise
- Orthotics
- Ice & rest
- Steroid injections
