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Plantar Fasciitis | Overview
What is v Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar Fasciitis | What Is Plantar Fasciitis? PLANTAR FASCIITIS • The plantar fascia provides a structural reinforcement for the foot by maintaining the arch of the foot. • Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects the bottom or sole of the foot. • It involves inflammation of a long band of tissue that connects the heel to the toes. • Repetitive stress to this tissue may cause minor tearing, irritation and inflammation.
Plantar Fasciitis | What are Common Symptoms? COMMON SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS • Sharp pain in the heel or foot • Develops gradually • Can be made worse with standing for long periods of time or getting up after a period of rest • May decrease with movement • Often worse in the morning • Pain is typically worse after activity, as opposed to during
Plantar Fasciitis | What are the Causes? CAUSE: There are several reasons people develop plantar fasciitis. Your Airrosti provider will perform a thorough evaluation and identify the specific cause of your foot pain. KEY PLAYER: Tight lower leg muscles, excessive foot pronation or supination creating unbalanced strains within the plantar fascia. Standing too long, improper shoes, foot muscle weakness, poor conditioning, recent or longstanding weight gain, foot and ankle immobilization, and many other things can contribute to creating inflammation in the plantar fascia.
Preventing v Plantar Fasciitis
Prevention Strategies | What You Can Do FOAM ROLING
Plantar Fasciitis | Stretching
Plantar Fasciitis | Soft Tissue Release
Plantar Fasciitis | Soft Tissue Release
Plantar Fasciitis | Strengthening Exercise
Plantar Fasciitis | Strengthening Exercise
AIRROSTI Accountable & Outcome Based Care
OUTCOME REPORTING | Collected at Each Visit & Discharge
CONDITIONS WE TREAT | Acute & Chronic
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