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Plantar Fasciitis - a pain in the foot

Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot. The pain is often worse upon waking or after periods of rest and can range from mild to severe. It is caused by factors like flat feet, high arches, injury, overuse, or poor footwear. Treatment involves rest, stretching exercises, orthotics, night splints, ice, and supportive footwear. Recovery may take time as multiple interventions are often needed and the condition can reoccur.

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Plantar Fasciitisa pain in the foot and what you can do about it!Linda LaaksoB.Sc.C.O.(c)©2010 Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd.
Plantar FasciitisA common foot problemMild to severe pain in the heel & arch
Signs & SymptomsPain on the bottom of the footheel… arch… sometimes to the toesworse in the morning or after restintermittent but sometimes becomes constantX-rays sometimes show a “heel spur”sometimes there is swellingAlways see a doctor for diagnosis
Causes of Plantar Fasciitisflat pronated feethigh rigid archesor…injurypoor footwear overuse
Treatmentoften takes time and many interventions!Treatment of underlying medical conditionsRESTPhysiotherapy, especially ultrasoundMedicationsSupportFootwear
Treatment –SupportBAREFOOT!Wear a supportive shoe or sandal!
Treatment – Exercisegently stretch the plantar fascia before standing after rest!Roll a golf ball for massagePrepare the foot for walkingStretch the archHold for 30-60 seconds – gently!
Treatment – Daily Calf Stretchestake pressure off the footback knee bentback knee straighttight calf muscle increases pressure on the plantar fasciaHold for 30-60 seconds – gently!
Treatment – Icerolling the foot over ice or cold water several times a day helps reduce inflammation
Treatment – FootOrthosesfor any biomechanical issues such as flat feet, over pronation or very high arched rigid feetClick for more information on Foot Orthoses
Treatment – Night Splintplantar fascia night splint will help to maintain mobility of the footprovides for prolonged stretch
Treatment – FootwearMatch your shoes to your foot typeBrooks Beast – for over pronators (flat feet)Saucony Grid Echelon 2 - for neutral feetothers for high rigid arches
Plantar Fasciitis – Have Patience!Keep on the treatments – it can come back!This information is to be used in conjunction with proper diagnosis and treatment by a physician – your physician’s instructions take priority over this presentation and any other information obtained over the internet.
Thank YouFor more information on Plantar Fasciitis,or a free copy of this presentation, please contact Linda at lindalaakso@customorthotic.cawww.customorthotic.ca