Plantar Fasciitis Treatment NWA | Rise Physical Therapy

Plantar fasciitis - overview, symptoms

If you are experiencing heel pain, there is a good chance you have plantar fasciitis. Amongst Americans, it's the most common cause of heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis occurs when you strain the ligament that supports your foot arch (the plantar fascia). It most commonly affects middle-aged people but it can also affect younger people who are on their feet a lot, like athletes or people who stand a lot at work.

The main symptom of plantar fasciitis is a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. Typically the pain is most severe right when you wake up and start walking.

If this sounds like you, then consider starting with physical therapy for your plantar fasciitis treatment.

What causes plantar fasciitis?

Factors that contribute to the development of plantar fasciitis include:

• Age (over 40 years)
• A job, sport, or hobby that involves prolonged standing or other weight-bearing activity
• Rapid increases in length or levels of activity, such as beginning a new running program or changing to a job that requires a lot more standing or walking
• Decreased calf muscle flexibility
• Increased body weight (Body Mass Index greater than 30)
• Tendency to have a flat foot (pronation)

Plantar fasciitis treatment options

Physical therapy is a great choice for those suffering with plantar fasciitis. Here at Rise Physical Therapy, we first do an assessment of your entire body to determine the cause of the pain. Foot pain can be caused by a multitude of problems, so the key is determining the root cause of your pain and developing a personalized treatment program.

What does physical therapy treatment for plantar fasciitis look like?

Common Treatments:

• Stretching the muscles in the lower leg and foot.
• Proper shoe education, insoles, and possibly taping to help support the foot
• Strengthening the intrinsic muscles in the foot to be able to tolerate the high load that comes with being on our feet
• Hands on treatments using tools such as ASTYM to loosen the affected tissue and promote healing and decreased pain
• Improving hip strength and stability to decrease the load on the foot

Our ultimate goal is for you to experience immediate relief from pain and gain the necessary knowledge to prevent future occurrences of plantar fasciitis.

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