Plantar fasciitis
What is it?
Heel and/or arch painUsually with a morning pain that settles on movement and weight bearingTreatment is based on reducing load to let the initial inflammation settle, and then building resilience and strength into the tissues with a rehabilitation programme
Type of device indicated?
- Slimflex Berry (link to product) – for who don’t need a high arch but allows for reduction in tension in the plantar fascia
- TECTHOTIX (link to product) – great for PF with a bias towards rearfoot pronation moments
- Slimflex Simple ¾ medium density (link to product) – when PF is related to traction across the PF.
- Heel cup also helps when the fat pad is reduced or bruising to the calc is evident EVA ¾ insole (link to product) - great for cupping the heel and cushioning to the heel when the fat pad is reduced or bruising to the calc is evident
Exercises/Rehab
Depending on stage, but in the early stages, calf stretching and towel stretches can help to manage symptoms along with insoles/orthoses and taping
Massage, ice and rolling of a tennis ball or dowel can help tooLatter stages require strengthening and rehabilitation
Other Stuff.
Alterations to devices as required.
Referral for scanning and imaging.
Shockwave or injection may be required in recalcitrant cases
