PODIATRIST DISCUSSES PLANTAR FASCIITIS IN FLAT FEET AND HIGH ARCHED FOOT TYPES

Don't let foot problems hobble your autumn activities, a foot surgeon says. "Foot health contributes to your overall health," said  John Giurini, DPM, chief of podiatric surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. One of the most common foot problems among active people is plantar fasciitis. "Under normal circumstances, your plantar fascia helps absorb the shock of pounding on pavement," Dr. Giurini said. "But repetitive stretching can lead to inflammation and irritation, and even small tears."

 

Dr. John Giurini

 

Along with overuse, other risk factors for plantar fasciitis include being flat-footed or having a high arch, being overweight, or doing activities in worn-out or inappropriate footwear. "When caught early, mild cases can be treated conservatively with rest, ice, and stretching to give the inflammation time to heal," Giurini said. "In some cases, physical therapy and orthotic devices can be helpful. In more severe or resistant cases, steroid injections and surgical procedures may be necessary to alleviate this pain."

 

Source: Robert Preidt, HealthDay [9/14/19] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News. 

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