What You Should Know About Heel Pain

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What You Should Know About Heel Pain
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What Causes Heel Pain?

• Plantar Fasciitis
• The primary cause of heel pain!
• Inflammation and pain along the tissue band that
  supports the arch on the bottom of the foot,
  called the plantar fascia
• Usually felt on the bottom of the heel, where the
  plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone

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Plantar Fasciitis
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Plantar Fasciitis

• Chronic in 5-10 percent of all patients
• Not necessarily associated with a heel spur
• Over 90 percent of cases resolved with
  conservative treatments

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Plantar Fasciitis Causes

• Excessive weight
• Footwear
• Walking barefoot
• Increase in exercise
• Walking on hard surfaces

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Other Heel Pain Causes

• Tendinitis
• Stress fractures or fractures
• Neuritis
• Bursitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis
• Fat pad thinning

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Heel Pain Treatment

• Physical therapy
• Custom orthotics
• Injections
• Prescription medications
• Immobilization

If treated early, most respond to conservative
treatments within a short period of time!
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Advanced Treatment Options

• Advanced treatment options include
• Extracorporeal shockwave
• Coblation
• Cryotherapy

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Visit Your Podiatrist

• Ask your podiatrist what current heel pain
  treatment options are right for you
• To find one in your area, visit www.apma.org