Plantar Fasciitis Self Care and Exercises
Plantar fasciitis is irritation and swelling of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot.It's an overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot.
What is causes plantar fasciitis?
- Physical activity overload such as jogging, walking, or stairs climbing,too much stress on your heel bone.
- Arthritis can cause inflammation in the tendon in the bottom of the foot,may lead to plantar fasciitis.
- Faulty foot mechanics such as flat floot or having high arch can adversely effects the way weight.
- Improper shoes,thin soled, loose or lack of arch support or inabilty to absorb shock will not protect your feet.
What is symptoms of plantar fasciitis?
- Sharp pain at the heel, often most intense with the first few steps out of bed in the morning or after prolong first few steps out of bed in the morning or after prolong non-weight bearing.
- The pain decreases with ambulation but then increases throughout the day as activity increases.Pain is worsened by walking barefoot on hard surfaces or by walking upstairs.
Self Care for Plantar Fasciitis
1) Rest the foot as much as possible especially during first week.Avoid jogging,running and excess standing.
2) Apply ice tender area a few times daily to reduce inflammation.Apply for about 15-20 minutes at one
3) Insert an arch support or heel support cushion into the shoes.
4) If heel pain occurs stop exercise immediately.Do not try the exercise through the pain.
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