Treatment for plantar fasciitis or policeman's heel has been shown to be more effective in the earlier stages. Current NHS guidelines PLANTAR FACIITIS TREATMENT ALGORITHM based on severity of symptoms Mild (all easy to achieve in primary care) • Patient Education • Orthotics or temporary supports • Passive stretching exercises • Ice and heat • … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
The causes of Plantar fasciitis or policeman's foot as it is more commonly known, are many and varied. Indeed there are other conditions of the foot which can easily be mistaken for plantar fasciitis. A common misconception is that plantar fasciitis is caused by heel spurs. Heel spurs may indeed be present but if anything, they are secondary to the plantar condition. As … [Read more...] about Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
What are the symptoms of Plantar fasciitis? Pain under the heel towards the middle of the foot. Many people describe this like walking on a nail or having a stone in the shoe. Often worse in the morning, due to the fascia tightening overnight or after periods of being seated. Pain eases once the foot becomes more flexible but can worsen with long periods of … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is the medical term given to a painful condition affecting the plantar fascia on the underside of the foot. It is also commonly known by other names such as Policeman's foot, Policeman's heel, dogs's heel or flip flop disease. The Plantar fascia is a very thick band of connective tissue that stretches from your heel (Calcaneus) to your (metatarsals) … [Read more...] about What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Similar Conditions
Not all heel pain will actually be plantar fasciitis, so it is important to seek professional help to rule out other possibilities. Fat Pad Impingement (Bruised Heel Syndrome) With fat pad impingement syndrome, pain is felt under the weight-bearing part of heel (calcaneus), due to one major or multiple minor traumatic episodes, which disrupt the soft tissues. Obese, … [Read more...] about Similar Conditions