Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. It is often caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. It is a very common condition and can be difficult to treat if not looked after properly. Another common term for the affliction is "policeman's heel". Longstanding cases of plantar fasciitis often demonstrate more degenerative changes than inflammatory changes, in which case they are termed plantar fasciosis. The suffix "osis" implies a pathology of chronic degeneration without inflammation. Since tendons and ligaments do not contain blood vessels, they do not actually become inflamed. Instead, injury to the tendon is usually the result of an accumulation over time of microscopic tears at the cellular level. Based on current research, recommendations for immediate relief and reduction of inflammation include heel and foot stretching exercises as can be tolerated, rest, wearing shoes with good support and cushions. Other steps to relieve pain include: Applying ice or ice-heat-ice, using night splints to stretch the injured fascia. Customized functional foot orthotics can offer a decrease in the pain associated with plantar fasciitis and may provide an additional benefit in terms of increased functional ability in patients with plantar fasciitis.[8] There is no evidence to support the use of foot orthotics for long-term pain management or function improvement.

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes

Plantar Fasciitis Shoes