Plantar Fascia is a thick connective tissue that attaches the heel to the toes. The tissue is used as a safety net to encompass the muscles and bones of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis is a term used for inflammation of the Plantar Fascia and is a common diagnosis.
Symptoms?
Common symptoms include:
- pain( mostly in the heel but can also be other areas of foot)
-impaired balance
-weakness
-impaired walking tolerance
-limping
-inflammation in the foot
How Do You Treat It?
Common treatments include but are not limited to:
- Physical Therapy
Stretching, Strengthening, Massage, and Modalities for Inflammation/Pain Relief
-Bracing/Splinting
-Medication
Anti-Inflammatory, Steroidal Injections,
-Home Remedies
R.I.C.E- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Improved shoe wear/Orthotics
In Conclusion, should you think/know anyone with foot pain always consult your MD to get a proper diagnosis. Once diagnosed Physical Therapy will probably be needed and should you need a place to go we are here at Broadway PT & Rehab 781-284-0559. In the meantime using R.I.C.E technique can help manage the pain/symptoms. #MotorVehicleAccident #WorkersCompensation #EastBoston #Cambridgephysicaltherapy #Peabodyphysicaltherapy #Salemphysicaltherapy #ShoulderInjury #Sciatica #SlipandFall #FamilyMedicine #InternalMedicine #BroadwayPhysicalTherapyRevere #PhysicalTherapyWorks #BroadwayPT #Reverephysicaltherapy #BestPhysicalTherapy #Revere #Google #Chelsea #Boston #Everett #Winthrop #Saugus #Maldenphysicaltherapy #Melrosephysicaltherapy #WorkersCompensation #PhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapist #PersonalInjury #PhysicalTherapyNearMe #ClosestPhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapyRevere #PhysicalTherapistNearMe #PhysicalTherapy #physicaltherapistsnearme #doesphysicaltherapywork #backtherapynearme #activemotionphysicaltherapy #acephysicaltherapy #Baystatephysicaltherapy #bestphysicaltherapynearme #Broadwayclinic #cheapphysicaltherapy #clinicsnearme #doIneedatherapist #outpatientphysicaltherapynearme #performancephysicaltherapy #physicaltherapyplaces #revereclinic #revereclinics #southshorephysicaltherapy #therapist #sportsmedicinerehabilitation #walkinclinicopenlate