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Plantar Fasciitis The plantar fascia is tissue found at the bottom of the foot and connects the heel bone to our toes to create what we know as the arch

When it becomes inflamed, this is known as Plantar fasciitis. Inflammation is caused by overstretching or excessive use of the plantar fascia and develops a tear in the tissue.

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This would result in pain and will make movement difficult for patients. Those who suffer from this foot ailment experience severe pain in the arch. The most common complaint made by patients is sharp or dull pain and stiffness experienced in the arch. Some also report an ache or burning sensation at the bottom of the foot. The pain usually occurs in the morning and when a patient would take his initial steps. Patients also experience pain after long periods of standing or sitting down, when going up some stairs or after an intense physical activity.

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Causes It can occur in men and women. Some people are more prone to develop this foot ailment more than others. There are several causes of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is similar to a rubber band and contracts and loosens up with movement, absorbing weight and pressure. When there is significant physical activity, such as during sports activities, stress placed on the plantar fascia can result in tears and swelling which would cause moderate to extreme pain.

The common causes of Plantar fasciitis include: • Flat feet or high arches • Running long distance especially on uneven surfaces or downhill • Obesity or sudden increase in weight • Tightness of the Achilles tendon

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Some types of Arthritis can also cause plantar fasciitis. They cause inflammation in the tendons that can result to plantar fasciitis. This usually occurs in elderly patients. Diabetes likewise contributes to the development of this foot ailment among the elderly.

Causes

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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic problems concerning the foot and often occurs in men who are physically active between the ages of 40-70. Majority of cases of plantar fasciitis will not need surgery to relieve the pain or correct the condition. There are non-invasive treatments that can help although patients respond differently to treatments and recovery can vary from patient to patient.

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Examination A physical examination is conducted to check for tenderness, flat foot or high arch, swelling, stiffness or tight Achilles tendon. An x-ray may also be recommended.

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Treatment Medication for pain relief can be prescribed such as Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to relieve the inflammation and swelling.

Other steps that can help would include applying ice to the inflamed area, wearing of custom made foot orthotics in the shoe and steroid shots to the heel and surgery, when appropriate.

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Prevention A major cause of plantar fasciitis is wearing shoes that provide inadequate arch and sole protection. When shoes don’t fit well or give little protection and cushion, even walking can cause a major stress on the plantar fascia. The best preventive measure is to choose good fitting shoes with adequate cushion and support. Delaying treatment can lead to worsening of symptoms. If home remedy doesn’t help, the best thing is to see a podiatrist, a foot specialist or a kinésiologist at once. Even a mild ache, left untreated, can result in chronic pain.

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Your Foot Clinic: 23 branches in Quebec and Eastern Ontario

The Foot Clinics ® has 23 branches located in Quebec and eastern Ontario. Our mission is to provide a solution for patients with foot pain: maintaining your health is our priority. In each MD Foot Clinic , we offer a quick and permanent solution for patients suffering from foot pain. Call to any clinic today for a free consultation. Take a look at our 23 branches below:

Ottawa / Orléans / Nepean

Kent Medical Building 381, Kent Ottawa (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316 Suite des Médecins Spécialistes 2555, boulevard Saint-Joseph, Suite 402, Orléans (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316

Centrepointe Nepean Medical Center 1, Centrepointe, Suite 409 Nepean (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316

Rideau Medical Clinic 421, Rideau Ottawa (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316

Southbank Medical Centre 2430, rue Bank Ottawa (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316 Care Medics 1910, boulevard Saint-Laurent Elmvale Acres (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-233-2316

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Lachute

Polyclinique d’Argenteuil 551, rue Berry Lachute (Québec) Téléphone : 450-562-0075

Hawkesbury

Clinique médicale d’Hawkesbury 151, Main Hawkesbury (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-632-3077

Clinique Médicale Trillium 1062, rue Ghislain, Suite 307 Hawkesbury (Ontario) Téléphone : 613-632-3077

Hull / Gatineau

Clinique Médicale Coop de Santé 200, boulevard Gréber Gatineau (Québec) Téléphone : 819-669-9999

Clinique Médicale du Plateau 195, de l’Atmosphère Hull (Québec) Téléphone : 819-669-9999 Clinique Médicale Portage 200, Promenade du Portage Hull (Québec) Téléphone : 819-669-9999

Clinique d’urgence Outaouais 25, de la Savane Gatineau (Québec) Téléphone : 819-669-9999 Clinique Médicale Montclair 15, boulevard Montclair Hull (Québec) Téléphone : 819-669-9999

Québec

Halles de Ste-Foy

2500, Quatre-Bourgeois

Québec (Québec)

Téléphone :

418-652-0778

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Montréal / Rive-Sud / Laval

Clinique Médicale des 2 tours 730, de la Gauchetière Montréal (Québec) Téléphone : 514-597-0853 Clinique Médicale Vendôme 5175, de Maisonneuve O. Montréal (Québec) Téléphone : 514-597-0853

Clinique Médicale de la cité 300 Léo Pariseau bureau 900 Montréal (Québec) Téléphone : 514-597-7083

Clinique Médicale Stillview 175, Stillview Pointe-Claire (Québec) Téléphone : 514-597-0853 Clinique Médicale Camu 2984, boulevard Taschereau Greenfield Park (Québec) Téléphone : 450-462-7649

Clinique Médicale Mont-Royal 4589, Papineau, Montréal (Québec) Téléphone : 514-597-0853

Clinique Médicale Le Carrefour 3030, boulevard le Carrefour Laval (Québec) Téléphone : 450-472-8804 Clinique Médicale Mira 1560, boulevard Rome Brossard (Québec) Téléphone : 450-462-7649