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Heel pain is commonly associated with Plantar fasciitis which is a painful condition of the foot , most commonly experienced by people who stand for a long time Or who walk a lot.
Which part of the foot is affected?
Plantar fascia is a fibrous structure attached to the heel bone, plantar fasciitis is due to a degenerative pathology near it's attachment.
What is the cause of plantar fasciitis?
The cause of plantar fasciitis is multi factorial. Over use, prolonged walking or standing is most common cause.
3 things that point towards plantar fasciitis
Most of the people suffering from this condition give history of prolonged standing or walking.
Pain is episodic in nature, more early in the morning when you take your first step, pain and discomfort gradually subside s as you continue to walk. In severe cases it may increase.
Most people complain that they experience increase in the intensity of heel pain when they take their first step after a period of rest during the day as well.
What should I do?
Treatment of Plantar fasciitis involves a multi modality approach.
5 therapeutic tips that can help you:
Life style changes like weight reduction,avoid walking with bare feet, always use a soft foot ware.
Foot ware modification - Silicon shoe insole, Micro cellulose rubber(MCR) foot ware.
Physiotherapy - Plantar stretching, TA stretching and intrinsic foot strengthening exercises.
Warm water soaks / Ice application for 15-20 minutes early in the morning before you start your day.
Medication- Pain killers.
What is a MCR foot ware?
It is a specialised kind of soft rubber material for the sole which helps with a more even distribution of weight.
Physio and rehab for plantar fasciitis.
Plantar Stretching exercises.
Tendo achilles stretching exercises.
Intrinsic muscles of the foot strengthening exercises.
Warm water soaks for a period of 20 minutes.
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