Plantar Fasciitis Brompton
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Brompton
A frequent cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis is linked to running and excess weight, though it can impact people with various activity levels.
We often see patients from Brompton with plantar fasciitis at SA Running Injury Clinic and treat patients at our two clinics.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia, a thick tissue band running along the bottom of the foot, connects the heel bone to the toes. When it becomes inflamed and painful, it is referred to as plantar fasciitis.
What are the Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis?
The most common symptoms of plantar fasciitis include:
- Intense pain in the feet, commonly experienced with your first steps in the morning.
- Discomfort in the bottom area of your foot.
- Heel pain that continues during regular daily activities.
- Pain that tends to intensify following physical activity.
- Pain that worsens when you flex your foot and improve when pointing your toes down.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
The condition known as plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, which can be triggered by:
- Overusing your feet
- Stress on the heel bone from physical activities like running, dancing, and aerobics may result in plantar fasciitis.
- Overstretching
- A high arch in your foot
- Low arches
- Pregnancy
- Being middle aged or older
- Being overweight
- Extended time spent standing or being on your feet
- Tight calf muscles
- Footwear that offers poor arch support or has stiff soles
Improve your quality of life with effective plantar fasciitis treatment at SA Running Injury Clinic.
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options
Home Treatments
For those with plantar fasciitis, rest, icing, and anti-inflammatory medications are commonly the first steps in treatment.
Physical Therapy
Stretching the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon through physical therapy can strengthen lower leg muscles and provide relief from plantar fasciitis.
Night splints
A splint can keep the plantar fascia in a lengthened position overnight, assisting in stretching the ligament.
Orthotics
Wearing custom-fitted arch supports, or orthotics, can help reduce pressure on the plantar fascia by distributing pressure more evenly across the feet.
Shock wave therapy
Shock wave therapy applies sound waves to the painful area to assist in healing, often used when other treatments have not worked.
Walking boot, cane, or crutches
Temporary use of a walking boot, cane, or crutches can help ease the pressure on your foot.
Frequently Asked Questions
The condition known as plantar fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia, a ligament at the bottom of your feet, becomes inflamed, causing pain after sitting or physical activity.
Standing up or walking in the morning, standing for extended periods, or rising from sitting can trigger plantar fasciitis pain. Contributing causes include footwear, foot structure, and the surfaces you walk or run on.
Carrying excess body weight can make plantar fasciitis worse by placing more strain on the plantar fascia. Ill-fitting shoes, high-impact sports, and prolonged standing are additional contributing factors.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis is available through a podiatrist, a specialist in foot health.
Leaving plantar fasciitis untreated may force changes in your walking pattern, causing pain in areas such as your legs, knees, hips, and back. In severe cases, it can lead to a plantar rupture, requiring you to rest for an extended period.
Fast relief from plantar fasciitis can be achieved through home treatments like resting, stretching, massage, and ice packs. Holding an ice pack wrapped in a cloth over the pain area for 15 minutes several times a day can be very effective.
Plantar fasciitis can occur gradually or suddenly.
Walking may provide temporary relief from pain after sitting or lying down, but the discomfort often returns and intensifies as the day progresses.
Plantar fasciitis usually causes the most pain in the morning, and if not treated, the pain can last longer, potentially becoming a constant issue throughout the day.
Plantar fasciitis typically improves within three to 12 months, depending on your activity levels and any at-home treatments you may be using.
Although plantar fasciitis can improve without treatment, it usually takes longer to heal compared to when treatment is involved.
Book Your Podiatry Appointment
Foot pain, even if you're not an athlete, can disrupt daily activities. If you're feeling pain at the bottom of your feet, it may be plantar fasciitis, which can worsen if untreated. Reach out to our team at SA Running Injury Clinic to book your appointment for Adelaide plantar fasciitis care.
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We welcome patents from Eastwood, North Adelaide, Walkerville, Parkside, Norwood, Glenside, Prospect, Unley, St Peters, Burnside, Brompton, Thebarton, Mile End, Myrtle Bank, Fullarton, Highgate, Glenunga and nearby areas.