Plantar fasciitis
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Also known as: policeman's heelContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Plantar fasciitis?Treatment optionsHow is this diagnosed?CausesCausesThe condition is a result of excessive stretching of plantar fascia ligament. It may be caused due to:Over-use: too much physical activity; running, walking or standing for a long time particularly if there is a rapid increase in activity over a short period of timeObesityAgeingShoes without cushionsWalking barefoot on hard surfacesOccupations like teaching or working in a factory that requires walking or standing for longer periods The condition is a result of excessive stretching of plantar fascia ligament. It may be caused due to: Over-use: too much physical activity; running, walking or standing for a long time particularly if there is a rapid increase in activity over a short period of time Obesity Ageing Shoes without cushions Walking barefoot on hard surfaces Occupations like teaching or working in a factory that requires walking or standing for longer periods Pain and stiffness in the morning that gets worse as the day progresses Pain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toes Pain after standing for long time Use shoes with cushion in the heel Maintain healthy weight Regularly stretch the plantar fascia and achilles tendon, especially before exercise Avoid exercising on hard surfaces If left untreated, it can lead to chronic heel pain, which disturbs regular activities. In rare cases, the plantar fascia may rupture.
The condition is a result of excessive stretching of plantar fascia ligament. It may be caused due to:
Over-use: too much physical activity; running, walking or standing for a long time particularly if there is a rapid increase in activity over a short period of time
Obesity
Ageing
Shoes without cushions
Walking barefoot on hard surfaces
Occupations like teaching or working in a factory that requires walking or standing for longer periods
Pain and stiffness in the morning that gets worse as the day progresses
Pain which would get worse when climbing stairs or standing on toes
Pain after standing for long time
Use shoes with cushion in the heel
Maintain healthy weight
Regularly stretch the plantar fascia and achilles tendon, especially before exercise
Avoid exercising on hard surfaces
If left untreated, it can lead to chronic heel pain, which disturbs regular activities.
In rare cases, the plantar fascia may rupture.
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