Planter Fascitis Treatment
Planter Fascitis Treatment is due to Repeated sustained stress of weight bearing during walking, running, climbing etc. over a number of months causes trauma to the planter fascia which results in inflammation and Pain in heel and sole of foot.
Causes
- High Arch and Flat Foot
- Overweight
- Prolonged Standing
- Repetitive over-stretching
- Tight calf muscles
Sign And Symptoms
- Pain on the bottom of the foot near the heel
- Greater pain after exercise or activity
- Pain with the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning, or after a long period of rest, such as after a long car ride
Physiotherapy Measures
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces spasm
- Improves pain through advanced modalities
- Reduces tightness
- Increases strength resisted exercises
- Taping technique
- Laser therapy and ultrasound for instant pain relief