Plantar fasciitis is more common in runners. People who are overweight and those who wear shoes with inadequate support also have an increased risk of plantar fasciitis.
WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIA?
The plantar fascia is a long, thin ligament that lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of your foot. It connects the heel to the front of your foot and supports the arch of your foot.
WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
Plantar fasciitis involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia).
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
- Stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel.
- The pain is more severe during waking up and gradually reduces as day progresses.
- The pain is usually worse after exercise, not during it.
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS?
- Age 30-40years
- Activities- long-distance running, ballet dancing and aerobic dance — can contribute to the onset of plantar fasciitis
- Flat foot/ high arch foot
- Over-weight / obesity
- Long hours of standing
WHAT WILL IT LEAD TO?
- Chronic heel pain
- Knee, hip, spine pain
HOW TO MANAGE?
- Clinical examination of foot
- Radiological imaging
TREATMENT
- Rest
- Foot wear modification
- Lifestyle modification
- Stretching exercises
- Contrast bath
- Physiotherapy
- Cortisone injection
- Surgical release
WALK WITH RIGHT FOOT WEAR TO KEEP RIGHT WEIGHT AND AVOID LONG STANDING!
