PLANTAR HEEL PAIN

Plantar Fasciitis

Heel Spur

Plantar Fasciosis

DEFINITION

Inflammation or degeneration caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia.

ANATOMY

Plantar fascia is a thick ligament that supports the sole of the foot

SYMPTOMS

  1. Dull ache or sharp pain when getting out of bed
  2. Dull ache or sharp pain when getting out of chair after sitting for a period
  3. Ache at end of the day
  4. Feels like a 'stone bruise'

CAUSES

  1. Poor foot function; flattening of arch causing plantar fascia to tear away
  2. Unsupportive/ soft footwear
  3. Tight calf muscle
  4. Body weight
  5. Sporting activity with poor training methods/ techniques

TREATMENT

  1. Stretching, strengthening and icing
  2. Plantar fascia taping
  3. Radial Shockwave Therapy
  4. Address biomechanics (shoes/ orthotics)