22 Apr Have you ever experienced heel or arch pain while walking?
This pain, often worse in the morning and diminishing as the foot warms up, is often diagnosed as plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Function of the plantar fascia: It becomes tense when pressure is applied to the foot, providing support to the arch of the foot.
There are multiple causes of plantar fasciitis: Poor foot, knee, or hip control Muscle imbalances Decreased joint mobility: ankle, foot, toes Lumbar/neural origins Training errors (e.g., improper running technique, rapid increase in training intensity/duration)
Your physiotherapist will assess the specific cause of your plantar fasciitis and suggest an individualized and appropriate treatment plan based on your condition. This will not only help reduce inflammation and pain but also prevent recurrences.
Home treatments while waiting to see your physiotherapist: Self-massage of the foot arch with a tennis ball, rolling it under the foot for 5 minutes, several times a day Applying ice for 15 minutes, several times a day
The team at Physiothérapie Boisbriand