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Plantar Fasciitis (often misspelled as ' Plantar Fascitis' or Planter Fascitis) also called "policeman's heel" is a painful inflammatory condition causing heel pain and in some people heel spurs. In some cases Plantar Fasciitis can also result in arch pain.
The pain usually is felt on the underside of the heel, and is often most intense with the first steps when getting out of bed in the morning. Plantar Fasciitis is commonly associated with long periods of weight bearing or sudden changes in weight bearing or activity.
Plantar Fasciitis is presented by a sharp stabbing pain at the bottom or front of the heel bone. In most cases, heel pain is more severe following periods of inactivity when getting up and then subsides, turning into a dull ache.
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Plantar Fasciitis is caused by abnormal pronation of the foot. Contributing factors are obesity, weight gain, jobs that require a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces, badly worn shoes with little support, and also inactivity.
As a result of over-pronation with every step you take the Plantar Fascia (band of tissue under the foot) is being stretched, resulting in inflammation, irritation and pain at the attachment of the fascia into the heel bone. In some cases the pain is felt under the foot, in the arch.
Continuous pulling of the fascia at the heel bone, eventually may lead to the development of bony growth on the heel. This is called a Heel Spur.
During rest (e.g. when you're asleep), the Plantar Fascia tightens and shortens. When body weight is rapidly applied to the foot, the Fascia must stretch and quickly lengthen, causing micro-tears in the Fascia. Hence, Plantar Fasciitis pain is more severe with your first steps in the morning or after sitting for a long period.
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The most effective solution to Plantar Fasciitis is to treat the cause of the problem by correcting abnormal foot mechanics with orthotic insoles.
Developed by a Podiatrist, Footlogics orthotics control over-pronation and support the arches. They help release the tension on the Plantar Fascia, thereby treating the cause of Plantar Fasciitis. A soft shock-absorbing heel pad helps reduce the impact on the painful heel, providing added relief and walking comfort.
In addition it is recommended to follow a program of simple daily exercises, which can be downloaded here to help relieve Plantar Fasciitis pain.
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A number of recent studies have shown that the most effective long-term treatment of Plantar Fasciitis is a combination of daily exercises and wearing orthotic innersoles. Footlogics orthotics have helped thousands of Plantar Fasciitis sufferers, alleviating their aching heels.
For more information about Plantar Fasciitis, watch our 3-minute Heel Pain Explained video here.
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Recommended orthotics for Plantar Fasciitis: Footlogics Casual or Comfort orthotics |
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Additional treatment solutions for Plantar Fasciitis include:
• Rest, avoid prolonged activity, such as walking, running & sports
• Ice, apply ice for only 5 mins, allowing the inflammation to cool down
• Weight loss
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