Plantar Fasciitis
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The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous band of connective tissue. Its origin is the inside under surface of the heel. It runs along the sole of the foot like a fan, being attached at its other end to the base of each of the toes. It is a tough, resilient structure that has a number of critical functions during running and walking.
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis:
When this band becomes inflamed, the heel and bottom of the foot become extremely painful and sensitive. As the fascia worsens, the pain becomes even more intense, and may even persist while resting. If not treated, the formation of bone (calcifications) within the plantar fascia band may develop. These are commonly referred to as heel spurs, and without intervention therapy such as shockwave, a very long rehabilitation period is expected.
At Granville Physio your therapist will not only be able to provide you with exercises, insoles, and education that help prevent this from happening again but also provide the treatment that is proven to most effectively cure this problem (91% of the time shockwave cures plantar fasciitis! Foot & Ankle International, 2012).
Symptoms of plantar fasciitis:
- Pain on the bottom of the heel
- Pain in the arch of the foot
- Pain that is usually worse upon arising
- Pain that increases over a period of months
When this band becomes inflamed, the heel and bottom of the foot become extremely painful and sensitive. As the fascia worsens, the pain becomes even more intense, and may even persist while resting. If not treated, the formation of bone (calcifications) within the plantar fascia band may develop. These are commonly referred to as heel spurs, and without intervention therapy such as shockwave, a very long rehabilitation period is expected.
At Granville Physio your therapist will not only be able to provide you with exercises, insoles, and education that help prevent this from happening again but also provide the treatment that is proven to most effectively cure this problem (91% of the time shockwave cures plantar fasciitis! Foot & Ankle International, 2012).
