PLANTAR FASCIITIS

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 PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Plantar fasciitis also known as Policeman's heel. One of the most common cause of pain in heel It is an inflammation of tissue or a ligament that connects heel to the foot. It is the inflammation occur ,when the tissue or fascia is overused or stretched.

The inflammation usually occur on one foot . As the condition is mainly unilateral. Its rarely seen in both side. Pain usually increases when a person put pressure .Some problems or conditions can cause plantar fasciitis like Flat foot. 

SYMPTOMS:

Pain in heel

Swelling

Pain in walking , jumping , running

Hyperextension of foot

MANAGEMENT:

This condition can be easily rule out by a physiotherapist. There is surgical and conservative management both. 

CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT

  • Rest
  • Icing - If condition is acute do icing. If condition is chronic do hot water fermentation 
  • Massaging
  • Stretching exercises - Do stretching of calf and foot muscles
  • Strain counter Strain technique
  • Self mobilization
  • Ultrasound/LASER
  • Exercises - Do toe curls , toe extension , isometric exercises
  • Advanced techniques - Instrument Assisted soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) , Taping , Dry needling

ADVICE

Take small steps

Don't walk barefoot

Don't stand for long time







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