- Plantar faciitis is
the most common causes of plantar heel pain.
- 73% of patients with
heel pain are diagnosed with either plantar faciitis or
heel spur syndrome.
- 15% of patients who
see a podiatrist complain of heel pain.
- 90% of those who
suffer from plantar faciitis respond to nonsurgical
care.
- 83.5% of patients with
plantar faciitis experience pain with first steps in the
morning.
- Plantar faciitis can
occur with or without a heel spur present.
Causes or Plantar
Fasciitis:
- Stretching the long
band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of
the foot.
- Muscle imbalance.
- Bone deformity.
- Obesity.
- Trauma.
- Tightness of the
muscles on the back of the leg.
What can you do?
- Warm up and stretch
properly before exercise.
- Wear appropriate shoe
gear.
- RICE — rest, ice,
compression, and elevation.
What will a Podiatric
Physician do for you?
- Perform a physical
examination.
- Perform x-ray
evaluation.
- Recommend taping.
- Prescribe orthotic
devices.
- Prescribe appropriate
medications.
- Administer injections.
- Perform surgery if
necessary.
Your podiatric
physician/surgeon has been trained specifically and
extensively in the diagnosis and treatment of all manners
of foot conditions. This training encompasses all of the
intricately related systems and structures of the foot and
lower leg including neurological, circulatory, skin, and
the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints,
ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. |
