Plantar Fasciitis
Heel pain is a common complaint that has many causes. Heel pain may result from inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot. This is called plantar fasciitis
The plantar (foot) fascia (connective tissue) stretches under the skin across the arch of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes. When this tissue is torn, overused,or improperly stretched, it can become inflamed (fasciitis). Soreness, tenderness, and pain result. Persons who are overweight, female, or older than 40 years or who spendlong hours on their feet are especially at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Athletes, especially joggers and runners, may develop plantar fasciitis.
Sometimes plantar fasciitis can be associated with heel spurs. These spurs are outgrowths of bone on the calcaneus (heel bone). They are sometimes painful and may occasionally require surgical treatment.
SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Heel pain, especially in the early morning or after aperiod of rest
Increasing pain with standing
Pain in the heel after exercising
Rest
Arch supports (sometimes called orthotics) to be worn in shoes
Stretching the calf muscles and Achilles tendon
Ice packs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such asibuprofen or naproxen
Reducing excess body weight
Corticosteroid injections may be used in select cases
Surgery may be helpful if other treatments are not successful
It is important to understand that all heel pain is not from plantar fasciitis. Other medical problems can cause foot and heel pain. Diabetes and blood vessel disease, both serious medical problems, can cause heel pain. Arthritis, traumatic injury and bruising, gout, stress fractures (caused by repeated stress on bone),and other diseases can also cause heel pain. Rarely, tumors (either benignor cancerous) or infections can cause heel pain. If you develop persisting heel pain, see your doctor for an evaluation
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
312/464-9700
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
800/346-AAOS
http://www.aaos.org
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
800/421-2237
http://www.acfas.org
American Podiatric Medical Association
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JAMA. 2003;290(11):1542. doi:10.1001/jama.290.11.1444.
JAMA. 2003;290(11):1542. doi:10.1001/jama.290.11.1444.
Heel pain is a common complaint that has many causes. Heel pain may result from inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot. This is called plantar fasciitis
The plantar (foot) fascia (connective tissue) stretches under the skin across the arch of the foot from the heel to the base of the toes. When this tissue is torn, overused,or improperly stretched, it can become inflamed (fasciitis). Soreness, tenderness, and pain result. Persons who are overweight, female, or older than 40 years or who spendlong hours on their feet are especially at risk of developing plantar fasciitis. Athletes, especially joggers and runners, may develop plantar fasciitis.
Sometimes plantar fasciitis can be associated with heel spurs. These spurs are outgrowths of bone on the calcaneus (heel bone). They are sometimes painful and may occasionally require surgical treatment.
SYMPTOMS OF PLANTAR FASCIITIS
TREATMENTS FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS
OTHER CAUSES OF HEEL PAIN
It is important to understand that all heel pain is not from plantar fasciitis. Other medical problems can cause foot and heel pain. Diabetes and blood vessel disease, both serious medical problems, can cause heel pain. Arthritis, traumatic injury and bruising, gout, stress fractures (caused by repeated stress on bone),and other diseases can also cause heel pain. Rarely, tumors (either benignor cancerous) or infections can cause heel pain. If you develop persisting heel pain, see your doctor for an evaluation
FOR MORE INFORMATION
312/464-9700
http://www.apmr.org
800/346-AAOS
http://www.aaos.org
800/421-2237
http://www.acfas.org
800/ASK-APMA
http://www.apma.org
Click here to download a copy of this article.
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