Plantar Fasciitis Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
                     Plantar Fasciitis
Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot problems among adults.
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What is Plantar Fasciitis 2
Plantar fasciitis is pain and 
stiffness on the bottom of 
the heel caused by the 
inflammation of the thick 
band of tissue that 
connects your heel bone to 
your toes, known as the 
plantar fascia. 
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Causes 3
The most common cause of plantar fasciitis 
is overuse, followed by acute injury to the 
plantar fascia. Other causes include:
01 Wearing footwear that does not provide 04 Bone spur on the heel
proper support
02 Regularly running, 05 High-impact exercise jogging, or walking for such as basketball, 
long distances gymnastics, and dance
03 Standing on your feet Flat feet or high archesfor long periods 06
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Symptoms 4
The most common symptom of 
plantar fasciitis is sharp pain in the 
heel. Typically, the pain is most 
noticeable when getting out of bed 
in the morning or standing after 
sitting down for a long period of 
time.
Pain usually improves with rest. 
However, some patients experience 
pain throughout the day, even 
when not using the affected foot.
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Treatment 5
01 MedicationNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce inflammation 
of the plantar fascia and minimize pain.
02 Steroid injectionIf the pain doesn't respond to prescribed NSAIDs or is extremely severe 
or, a steroid injection is an option.
03 Physical therapyA physical therapist will implement exercises that stretch and strengthen 
the plantar fascia, and may also use massage, contrast baths, or 
ultrasonography to help with long-term healing.
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Treatment 6
04 Radial pressure Custom Orthoticswave therapy 06 Clinical studies and research 
Also referred to as shockwave have shown an improvement in 
therapy, this medical treatment function and a decrease in pain 
utilizes ultrasound technology to with the use of custom shoe 
send high-energy acoustic waves inserts.
into the heel to stimulate the 
body’s natural healing abilities.
05 Stretches SurgeryStanding calf stretches, rolling 07 The majority of patients will not 
stretch, stretching the plantar need surgery, but surgery may 
fascia, foot flexes, toe curls, and be recommended for severe or 
marble pickups. problematic cases. 
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Prevention 7
One of the best ways to 
prevent plantar fasciitis is 
to wear shoes that offer 
proper support and to 
maintain a healthy weight.
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Conclusion 8
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connects the heel bone to 
the toes.
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