What Is Plantar Fasciitis

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What is Plantar Fasciitis?
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

• Plantar Fasciitis is usually described as a pain
  in the lower foot that goes away after some
  time. But trust us, it is a lot more than that
  and its early diagnosis and treatment can save
  you from a lifetime of discomfort.
• Read more about the condition, its symptoms and
  treatments here

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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fascia is a thin band of tissues that
connects the heel bone to the toes. The tissue
helps support the bones of the arch and absorbs
the strain on the feet while walking, running or
any rigorous activities. Plantar Fasciitis is the
pain and in?ammation of this band of tissues.
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Symptoms
A stabbing shooting pain in the heel or the
middle region of the foot, especially in the
morning or after staying off your feet for
prolonged periods of time. Sometimes, symptoms
can lessen or entirely vanish during a mild
physical activity. But they return when the
activity stops and the feet cool down.
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Causes

• Three of the most common causes of Plantar
  Fasciitis are
• Bone spurs
• Pronation and ?at feet
• Tight calves

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People who are at a higher risk of getting
plantar fasciitis are

• Menopausal women
• Pregnant women in later stages
• Women between 40-70 years of age
• Senior people
• Obese people
• Runner
• People who stand for most part of the day
• People who walk on the pavement for many hours
  everyday

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Issues in diagnosis

• When trying to diagnose, the doctor will try to
  locate the pain, by pushing the fascia as you
  flex your foot. This is because it can be
  difficult to differentiate between plantar
  fasciitis and any other foot-related problems
  like
• Stress fracture
• Heel spurs
• Bursitis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Heel bruise
• Plantar fibromatosis

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Methods of prevention

• These are some simple methods to prevent plantar
  fasciitis
• Wearing appropriate footwear that offers enough
  support
• Replace your shoes regularly
• Prioritize swimming and cycling over running
• Always stretch your feet before straining them
• Maintain a healthy(optimal) weight

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Treatments

• For instant relief
• Rest the feet and apply ice
• Orthotics for support
• Anti-inflammatory painkillers
• For unbearable pain, consider PRP injections

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Continued
In some cases, plantar fasciitis can become
chronic and the doctors may suggest physical
therapy. It stretches the plantar fascia and
surrounding tendons to provide relief. Physical
therapy can also be used to fortify muscles,
which takes away some pressure that the plantar
fascia endures. Surgery is used as a last resort
to treat plantar fasciitis, when all other
methods are ineffective and the patient is in
extreme pain. It disconnects the fascia from the
heel,and can limit the persons movement.
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What is Plantar Fasciitis?