In Step Oakham

30 John Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6AU

CALL US: 01572 759 209 | 07932 599 920
  • Home
  • Richard Harris
  •  Conditions & Treatments
  • Gallery
  • Our Blog
  • Contact Us

Plantar Fasciitis: It’s Causes, Symptoms, And Management

26th February 2016 By admin

Plantar Fasciitis is a very painful  inflammatory condition affecting the thick band of connective tissue known as the “Plantar Fascia”, that runs from the heel bone to the heads of the metatarsals (base of toes). This fascia helps to maintain the longitudinal arch of the foot and helps in shock absorption when we are on our feet. 

Some thickening of the fascia and loss of elasticity may also occur with the inflammation as a response to injury.

It affects both sexes and any age group but onset is most common between  40 – 60 years of age and approx. 1 in 10 people will suffer from Plantar Fasciitis at some stage in their lives.

Different Factors

A number of different factors can contribute to plantar fasciitis, including being overweight, working in a job which requires you to stand for several hours a day, if you have flat feet, or alternatively a high arch. Other contributing factors can be as diverse as wearing high heels and then switching abruptly to flat shoes, taking up a new form of exercise, continually wearing shoes that are worn out and have weak support, having an abnormal walking position, or having a tight Achilles tendon.

Symptoms

Pain is usually worst upon weight-bearing first thing in the morning or after a period off of the feet. It usually begins to ease once the sufferer has been on their feet for several minutes.

Treatment Of The Condition

There are no quick fixes for this condition and resolving it can take many months, but generally the sooner the sufferer gets it properly diagnosed and commences treatment then the sooner it should respond.

Icing the area and/or the use of oral or topical anti-inflammatory agents will help.

Stretching exercises, massage, ultrasound, strapping and over-the-counter orthotics or gel cushions may all be useful. In some cases where faulty foot mechanics are the cause of the problem then custom made orthotics may be necessary.

A Podiatrist will be able to direct you as to the best way forwards.

It should be noted that Cortisone injection and surgical intervention should only be considered if all else fails and in the case of cortisone, it must be used no more than once or twice because overuse will cause a weakening and thinning of the fascia.

Filed Under: Uncategorised

Price List

Routine Appointment £28

Home Visits Just £30

Bio-mechanical assessment £30

Verruca treatment £15
(Per Appointment)

Nail Surgery From £180

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Richard and the team are able to skilfully and efficiently offer treatment and advice for a wide range of foot and lower limb conditions, from simple … Read More

Richard Harris

 Conditions & Treatments

I am able to offer treatment, advice and/or management plans for many conditions including: Thickened nails Thickened nails can be … Read More

Image Gallery

Gallery

Have a browse through our gallery and get an idea of what you can expect when you visit our client.

HCPC logo

Contact Details

InStep
Chiropodist & Podiatrist
30 John Street
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6AU

Tel: 01572 759 209
Mobile: 07932 599 920

Recent Posts

  • WHAT DO ORTHOTICS DO ? 19th October 2020
  • WHAT CAUSES FOOT PAIN ? 19th October 2020
  • HOW TO AVOID INGROWN TOENAILS 19th October 2020

Find Us

© Copyright 2014 - InStep Chiropodist Oakham | Web Design by SpeakToCharles.com