Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Guide in Honor of National Foot Awareness Month
According to
the American Physical Therapy Association, Plantar
Fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions treated by healthcare
providers; estimating to occur in approximately 2 million Americans each year
and as much as 10% over the course of a lifetime.
Plantar
Fasciitis occurs when the plantar fascia, fibrous connective tissue,
located on the ball foot becomes weak and strained. Repetitive strain on the
tissue can result in tiny mirco-tears in the fascia resulting in inflammation
and pain.
Demographic & Contributing Factors
Plantar
Fasciitis can occur in individuals of all ages and demographics including:
- Highly active individuals
- Athletes
- Military personnel
- Overweight individuals
- Individuals who have recently increased physical activity
- Those with excessive pronation (feet roll in)
- Those with arches or flat feet
- Individuals with poor foot support
Treatment for Plantar Fascitis
The first
step to treating Acute Plantar Fasciitis is rest! Monitoring and decreasing
physical activity along with ice will help to decrease inflammation. Other
options include: weight loss in individuals considered overweight, physical
therapy, and orthotics. If symptoms persist, Plantar Fascitis can also be
treated with Cortisone or PRP Injections.
Plantar Fasciitis & New York Spine &
Rehab Medicine
Amy Figlewicz
is a Board Certified Physical Therapist who graduated from the University of
Illinois at Chicago with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has over 10 years
of experience working in an outpatient orthopedic setting.
Amy is also
certified to fit patients for custom molded orthotics which can help patients
with various conditions such as plantar
fasciitis, knee pain, or hip pain.
If you are experiencing foot pain in New York City, turn to the experts at NY Spine and Rehab Medicine. Call us at 212-488-9600 or book an appointment online now!
References
An
Evidence-Based Approach to Plantar Fasciitis. Volume 26, Issue11, November
2013. Web Access April 8, 2014.
Developing a
Comprehensive Plan to Treat Plantar Fasciitis. Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2013.
Web Access April 8, 2014.
Heel Pain
–Plantar Fasciitis: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopedic
Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2008:28 (4) Web
Access April 8, 2014.
Physical
Therapist’s Guide to Plantar Fasciitis. Move Forward PT. Web Access April 8,
2014.
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