What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of a thick band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, which runs across the bottom of her foot and connects your heel bone (calcaneus) to your toes.
Symptoms:
Plantar fasciitis is the most common form of heel pain. Pain is usually the greatest on your first few steps each morning, which then subsides as were foot becomes more limber. It can be provoked by long periods of standing
Who Gets Plantar Fasciitis:
Anybody can suffer from plantar fasciitis from wearing shoes without proper support. It is very common in runners and overweight individuals.
Common Treatments:
Myofascial release to the plantar aspect of the foot and calf.
Dry Needling
Gait training
Exercises focusing on:
Strengthening the intrinsic muscles of the foot.
Balance.
Anti-Inflammatory Medication