Upload
custom-orthotic-design-group
View
6.100
Download
4
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Plantar Fasciitis - a pain in the foot and what you can do about it!
Citation preview
Plantar Fasciitis
a pain in the foot and what you can do about it!
Linda Laakso B.Sc.C.O.(c)©2010 Custom Orthotic Design Group Ltd.
Plantar Fasciitis
A common foot problem
Mild to severe pain in the heel & arch
worse in the morning or after rest
intermittent but sometimes becomes constant
Signs & Symptoms
Pain on the bottom of the footheel… arch… sometimes to the toes
X-rays sometimes show a “heel spur”
sometimes there is swelling
Always see a doctor for diagnosis
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
flat pronated feet high rigid arches
or…
injury poor footwear
overuse
Treatmentoften takes time
and many interventions!
RESTTreatment of
underlying medical conditions
Physiotherapy, especially ultrasound Medications
Footwear Support
Treatment – Support
BAREFOOT!
Wear a supportive shoe or sandal!
Treatment – Exercise
gently stretch the plantar fascia before standing after rest!
Hold for 30-60 seconds – gently!
Roll a golf ball for massage
Prepare the foot for walking Stretch the arch
Treatment – Daily Calf Stretches
Hold for 30-60 seconds – gently!
take pressure off the foot
back knee bent back knee straight
tight calf muscle increases pressure on the plantar fascia
Treatment – Ice
rolling the foot over ice or cold water several times a day helps reduce inflammation
Treatment – Foot Orthoses
for any biomechanical issues such as flat feet, over pronation or very high arched rigid feet
Click for more information on Foot Orthoses
Treatment – Night Splint
plantar fascia night splint will help to maintain mobility
of the foot
provides for prolonged stretch
Treatment – Footwear
Match your shoes to your foot type
Saucony Grid Echelon 2 - for neutral feet
Brooks Beast – for over pronators
(flat feet)others 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 You
www.customorthotic.ca
For more information on Plantar Fasciitis,or a free copy of this presentation,
please contact Linda at [email protected]