Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves
inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your
foot and connects your heel bone to your toes .
Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the
foot. It is an overuse injury causing heel pain which may radiate forward
into the foot. The Plantar Fascia or arch tendon is a broad, thick band of
tissue that runs from under the heel to the front of the foot . A rupture can
sometimes occur at the origin of the arch ligament and result in
inflammation and pain.
Causes:
The most common cause of plantar fasciitis is very tight calf muscles which
leads to prolonged and / or high velocity pronation of the foot.This in turn
produces repetitive over stretching of the plantar fascia leading to
inflammation and thickening of the tendon.As the fascia thickens it loses
flexibility and strength.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Diagnosis:Plantar fasciitis is diagnosed on the basis of medical history and
physical examination. During the exam, your doctor will check for areas of
tenderness in your foot. The location of your pain can help determine its
cause.
Treatment: At Physio Kare, all the members of the rehabilitation team work
together so as to provide proper care and the therapy to the Patients. Their
goal is to reduce pain. reduce stiffness , reduce sweeling, breaking of
adhesions, strengthening of muscle, prescription of foot pads, complete
rehabilitation.
Physiotherapist will suggest exercises to improve flexibility in the calf
muscles, Achilles' tendon, and the plantar fascia nonsurgically.
