Top Questions on Treating Plantar Fasciitis

Dr. Amit SinghalMS - Orthopaedics ( Gold Medallist )Orthopedist

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Dr. Dev Anand RamanathanBPT, MPT - Orthopedic Physiotherapy, DPT - Doctor of Physical TherapyPhysiotherapist

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Regards Lybrate user. Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia, where it attaches to the heel bone. There is debate however, if there is actual inflammation or not. In clinical practice, I have observed many patients get better if the movements of the hindfoot is corrected biomechanically. The heel undergoes a locking movement when we load it, if the locking is insufficient people tend to start complaining of the heel pain. It is recommended to consult an orthopaedic manual physiotherapist to have a detailed evaluation of your foot and leg, so a treatment program may be planned. You may feel free to reach us for an online consult, should you prefer, and we can help you recover to normalcy. You may use doctor code drc221. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the Plantar Fascitis weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. You shall do contrast bath to relieve this pain. Contrast bath is nothing but keeping in one tub hot water (bearable heat) and in another tub cold water Ask your father to apply ice in the painful area which would definitely help to greater extent. If still the pain persists then it is better to keep TENS stimulation at one of the nearby physiotherapy. 

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Visit physiotherapist. Do not walk bare foot. Always wear soft sleeper and shoes. Use heel insole in footwear. Don't walk on hard or uneven surface. Do foot stretching and strengthening exercises. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidErasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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Heel Pain: Get treated with Ultrasonic therapy which would directly heal the calcaneal spur (inflammation of the calcaneum bone) which causes the heel pain in majority of the cases. Along with ultrasonic therapy, shortwave diathermy also can be given. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. Simultaneously it is better to wear MCR chappals (micro cellular rubber) which will help to transfer the Plantar Fascitis weight evenly in the feet so that the weight will be completely felt in the heel area. You shall do contrast bath to relieve this pain. Contrast bath is nothing but keeping in one tub hot water (bearable heat) and in another tub cold water Ask your father to apply ice in the painful area which would definitely help to greater extent. If still the pain persists then it is better to keep TENS stimulation at one of the nearby physiotherapy clinics. 

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Dt. G L MoondraMDYoga & Naturopathy Specialist

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No single treatment works best for everyone with plantar fasciitis. But there are many things you can try to help your foot get better: Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces. To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (such as Aleve). Do toe stretches camera. Gif, calf stretches camera. Gif and towel stretches camera. Gif several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning. (For towel stretches, you pull on both ends of a rolled towel that you place under the ball of your foot.) Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts (orthotics camera. Gif). Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts. If these treatments do not help, your doctor may recommend splints that you wear at night, shots of medicine (such as a steroid) in your heel, or other treatments. You probably will not need surgery. Doctors only suggest it for people who still have pain after trying other treatments for 6 to 12 months. How long will it take for the pain to go away? Plantar fasciitis most often occurs because of injuries that have happened over time. With treatment, you will have less pain within a few weeks. But it may take time for the pain to go away completely. It may take a few months to a year. Stay with your treatment. If you don't, you may have constant pain when you stand or walk. The sooner you start treatment, the sooner your feet will stop hurting. 

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Dr. Anuradha SharmaMPT - Orthopedic Physiotherapy, BPTh/BPTPhysiotherapist

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according her condition tk physiotherapy treatment and gentle movement of all joint and stretching of calf muscle avoid long standing it will be maintain only tk calcium supplements . 

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Dr. Akram JawedMBBS, MS - Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Shoulder SurgeryOrthopedist

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Yes, there are many ways which can cure your pain due to plantar fasciitis. Treatment ranges from anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, footwear modification, Injections, Surgical debridement. Physical examination is necessary to decide the best treatment for each individual. 

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Dr. Akshay Kumar SaxenaDip. SICOT (Belgium), MNAMS, DNB (Orthopedics), MBBSOrthopedist

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Hi, This is Dr Akshay from Fortis Hospital, New Delhi. As with your case not a lot of medicines can be given and since physiotherapy is not helping you much, i advise you to get intra-articular injections and then go for physical therapy. You can also send me your x rays so that i can see how bad your knees are and what will the best treatment for you. Thanks & Regards Dr Akshay akshaysaxena2004@yahoo.co.in 

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