PODIATRIST PROVIDES ADVICE ON PLANTAR FASCIITIS
posted: Dec. 27, 2021.
"Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation or microscopic tearing of the plantar fascia—the tendon-like connective tissue that joins your heel to the front of your foot," explains podiatrist, Adam Kaplan, DPM, founder of Arcus Orthotics. It's one of the most common foot ailments that podiatrists see (about 10 percent of adults in the United States suffer from it), and it's caused by repetitive, micro-trauma to the foot.
According to Dr. Kaplan, "if you have acute pain, do not walk barefoot, even around your home. Wear sneakers inside at all times unless sleeping or showering," to support your feet. He also advises against wearing shoes with too much flexibility and no arch support. "You can always add custom orthotics to your running or walking shoes to help treat acute, and prevent chronic, plantar fasciitis. A modification can be added to help align the heel, support the arch, and modify the first metatarsal to reduce the strain and stress to the plantar fascia," Dr. Kaplan adds.
Source: Saanya Ali, Well + Good [12/16/21]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News