Plantar Fasciitis

a pain in the foot and what you can do about it!

Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)©2010 Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd.

Plantar Fasciitis

A common foot problem

Mild to severe pain in the heel & arch

worse in the morning or after rest

intermittent but sometimes becomes constant

Signs & Symptoms

Pain on the bottom of the footheel… arch… sometimes to the toes

X-rays sometimes show a “heel spur”

sometimes there is swelling

Always see a doctor for diagnosis

Causes of Plantar Fasciitis

flat pronated feet high rigid arches

or…

injury poor footwear

overuse

Treatmentoften takes time

and many interventions!

RESTTreatment of

underlying medical conditions

Physiotherapy, especially ultrasound Medications

Footwear Support

Treatment – Support

BAREFOOT!

Wear a supportive shoe or sandal!

Treatment – Exercise

gently stretch the plantar fascia before standing after rest!

Hold for 30-60 seconds – gently!

Roll a golf ball for massage

Prepare the foot for walking Stretch the arch

Treatment – Daily Calf Stretches

Hold for 30-60 seconds – gently!

take pressure off the foot

back knee bent back knee straight

tight calf muscle increases pressure on the plantar fascia

Treatment – Ice

rolling the foot over ice or cold water several times a day helps reduce inflammation

Treatment – Foot Orthoses

for any biomechanical issues such as flat feet, over pronation or very high arched rigid feet

Click for more information on Foot Orthoses

Treatment – Night Splint

plantar fascia night splint will help to maintain mobility

of the foot

provides for prolonged stretch

Treatment – Footwear

Match your shoes to your foot type

Saucony Grid Echelon 2 - for neutral feet

Brooks Beast – for over pronators

(flat feet)others for high rigid arches

Plantar Fasciitis – Have Patience!

Keep on the treatments – it can come back!

This information is to be used in conjunction with proper diagnosis and treatment by a physician – your physician’s instructions take priority over this

presentation and any other information obtained over the internet.

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