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Dr. Mihir Modi

Heal Pain / Plantar Fasciitis



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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