Plantar fasciitis-The Heel pain

FIRST STEP PAINFUL?
Are you experiencing stabbing pain in your heel, especially in those first steps?
Then it might be PLANTAR FASCIITIS… …
UNDERSTANDING PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Thick band of tissue that is present along the bottom of your foot; which connects the heel
bone to your toes is plantar fascia.
It plays an important role in shock absorption.
When this gets strained/ overused
Then it is called Plantar fasciitis
HOW YOU ENDED UP THERE?
➢ Overuse
➢ Improper footwear
➢ Age and weight
➢ Foot mechanics
WHEN CAN YOU EXACTLY TERM YOUR HEEL PAIN AS PLANTAR FASCIITIS??
➢ Pain in first few steps
➢ Pain decreases as you continue walking
➢ Especially pain on inner part of your heel
HOW CAN IT BE TREATED?
➢ You can manage your pain using NSAIDS.
➢ Rest and ice will help along with supportive footwear
➢ But if you believe the concept of TREAT THE CAUSE NOT JUST THE SYMPTOM, do visit DR APARNA’S PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
Dr Varsha Gadaley
Sports physiotherapist
Dr Aparna’s Physiotherapy Clinic