Heel pain or plantar fasciitis your heel pain may be because of
increased level of uric acid
obesity
Improper footwear
extra Bony growth over heel
bone
Hypercalcemia
Symptoms
Severe pain in the heel when you place your foot on the the floor for first time in the morning
Pain while prolonged walking
Pain during prolonged standing
Treatment
Conservative Management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Surgical Management
It includes the removal of the Bony growth
Physiotherapy Management
Physiotherapy is thought to be a gold standard treatment for the plantar fasciitis it gives a tremendous result within the few days. it includes following
Kinesio taping
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization of plantar fascia
Cryotherapy
Contrast bath
Prescription of Heel pad for gel heel cushion to relieve the symptoms
Stretching of plantar fascia and muscle of the sole of the foot
Strengthening exercises for the muscle of the sole of the foot
Ergonomic advice to alleviate the heel pain
-Dr. Mihir Modi
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