PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Plantar fasciitis describes inflammation and damage to the connective tissue situated on the sole of your foot which forms your plantar fascia (inner arch) and can cause quite significant heel pain.
WHAT CAUSES PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
There are a few different causes of plantar fasciitis:
Recent weight gain- being overweight can be a factor contributing to plantar fasciitis
High stress levels- increased occurrence in people who are on their feet all day
Improper footwear- if your shoes are worn or don’t have cushion in the soles
Changes in activity levels- if you have recently altered your activity levels such as changing an exercise routine e.g. increasing how far your run or running on hard/uneven surfaces
Rheumatic conditions- if you are a sufferer of rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis you might be more susceptible to inflammation in any place a ligament attaches to bone so plantar fasciitis may be part of that condition.
Heel spurs- extra bone may form a bony prominence in your feet and are more common in people with plantar fasciitis but not a cause of plantar fasciitis
HOW IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS DIAGNOSED?
Your physiotherapist can carry out a full foot assessment to diagnose whether you have plantar fasciitis. X-rays may show any bony prominences or calcification within the plantar fascia and MRI or ultrasound scans can see if there are any plantar fascia tears, calcification or inflammation.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
There are a few common symptoms of plantar fasciitis:
Heel pain which can be intermittent or constant and is often worse in the morning, after periods of sitting for a while or at the beginning of playing sports
The pain can be described as a burning sensation or like a nail being driven into the heel’
Pain can also occur in the middle part of the foot
BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
There are several benefits of physiotherapy for plantar fasciitis and our aim is to have you at your best in the shortest space of time.
Physiotherapy can:
Accelerate healing
Reduce pain
Allow a speedy return to functional/sporting activities
Increase strength
Increase flexibility
Improve foot posture
Educate regarding footwear
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
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