What is Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis is a inflammatory disease of Plantar Fascia, a lingamentous structure than spans the foot, and plays significant role in absorbing gait load. It affects people of all ages, particularly athletes.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is usually caused by repeated strain to the plantar fascia. This strain can be caused by a variety of factors such as:
- excessive standing still
- running
- jumping
- walking, especially on hard surfaces
- limited ankle dorsiflexion range of motion
- high Body Mass Index
- work-related weight-bearing activities
- shoes that provide foot shock absorption
- not treated achilles tendinopathy
- weakness of foot local flexors
What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is pain in the heel or arch of the foot, most noticeable with initial steps in the morning or after periods of inactivity. This pain may be accompanied by stiffness, swelling, and difficulty walking or standing for long periods of time. Pain might get worse following prolonged weight bearing or precipitated by a recent increase in weight-bearing activity.
How can Online Physical Therapy Help with Plantar Fasciitis?
Online Physical Therapy includes the diagnosis of your condition, so that proper treatment is given. Your treatment consists of a structured exercise program, specialised exercises and technics to reduce your pain, self mobilization technics and consultation on how to cope with the obstacles of your condition in everyday life.
What to expect from Online Physical Therapy?
The Physical Therapist will assess your condition by taking your medical history and your clinical examination which consists of movements you will be asked to make. You will be given a structured exercise program to help with your condition. The PT can help you perform that program so you can understand the correct ways these exercises and stretches are done. You will be shown technics to self mobilize yourself. You will also be shown special exercises and technics to help reduce your pain. Several sessions may be required, especially if you need supervision for your structured exercise program.
What happens if I don't treat Plantar Fasciitis?
If left untreated, plantar fasciitis can become a chronic clinical condition that is more difficult to treat. It can also lead to other foot and leg problems as you compensate for the pain, such as knee, hip, or back pain. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
How can I prevent Plantar Fasciitis
Prevention on Plantar Fasciitis requires stretching and strengthening of the muscles of the leg and foot, especially toes flexors and foot flexors.
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