Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating foot condition that can be extremely painful and last for long periods of time. It is caused by damage and inflammation to the plantar fascia tissue that runs along the base of the foot. One of the recommended treatment methods for controlling the pain and inflammation, is cold and heat therapy. Depending on what stage you are at with your plantar fasciitis condition, will determine whether you will benefit more from the application of hot or cold therapy. So is it better to use hot or cold therapy on your plantar fasciitis? In the very early stages of plantar fasciitis, known as the ACUTE stage,…
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How Heat Therapy Helps Heal Plantar Fasciitis
Is heat therapy an effective form of treatment for plantar fasciitis? Applying heat therapy to the damaged plantar fascia will improve blood flow circulation to the area, and provide more oxygen, which will help promote the healing process. Also the heat will help to relax the muscles and tissue of the foot, which will provide some pain relief. Let’s look a little deeper into how and why heat therapy can be so beneficial to your plantar fasciitis recovery. Does heat application help heal plantar fasciitis? Applying some kind of heat therapy to the damaged plantar fascia will most certainly help with the healing process. Heat should be applied when you…
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Heal Your Plantar Fasciitis During Covid-19 Isolation
“Out of adversity comes opportunity” – Benjamin Franklin Adversity The world has been hit with a catastrophic pandemic that we know as Covid-19 (coronavirus). People are getting sick People are dying People are losing their jobs People are losing their businesses People are struggling to pay their bills These are frightening times and the world seems full of adversity….. Opportunity Now, your plantar fasciitis may be the last thing on your mind with everything that is going on in your life at the moment, but this may well be the opportunity you need to really take control of healing yourself of the condition. With much of the world now on…
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Most Recommended Brands of Work Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis Sufferers
One of the most commonly asked questions from people who are suffering from plantar fasciitis, is what type of shoe they should be wearing for work to give them all day comfort and relief from pain. So what shoe is best for plantar fasciitis? When dealing with plantar fasciitis, there is no “One Size Fits All” when it comes to choosing the correct shoes to wear. Every persons condition will have unique characteristics that will need to be considered, however one constant is that the footwear needs to be comfortable and provide good support. Having researched and listened to what fellow sufferers have had to say, we have compiled a…
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17 Home Remedies For Healing Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating condition that generally takes some time to heal. There are a number of things that you can do at home to promote recovery and require no medical intervention. So what are the remedy treatments that can help to heal plantar fasciitis at home? Plantar Faciitis is a condition that will generally heal itself over time, but it is a long and slow process. In rare instances medical intervention may be required, but in most cases, sufferers can help speed up the process of recovery themselves. Below are 17 home remedies that have been proven to help heal plantar fasciitis at home. Rest Stretching Exercises Massage…
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Age Related Plantar Fasciitis – 5 Ways To Reduce Your Risk!
Approximately 1 in 10 people will develop plantar fasciitis at some time during their lifetime. As we get older, the likelyhood of getting the condition increases. So why is age a factor with plantar fasciitis? The most common age for developing plantar fasciitis is 40 – 60 years old. As we age, the plantar fascia becomes weaker, and the fatty heel pad that protects the bones of the foot becomes thinner. This leads to increased risks of developing foot pain, and associated ailments such as plantar fasciitis. We will now look deeper into the reasons for age related plantar fasciitis being so common, and what you can do to reduce…
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For FASTER Plantar Fasciitis Recovery – You MUST Do This One Thing!
Plantar Fasciitis affects 1 in 10 people. For FASTER Plantar Fasciitis Recovery you must prevent re-injury.
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Cortisone Injections For Plantar Fasciitis – Know the Risks!
One method of treating Plantar Fasciitis is a corticosteroid or cortisone injection. Here we evaluate the effectiveness and risks of the procedure.
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CAM Walker Boots – Do I Need One for Plantar Fasciitis?
Depending on how long you have been suffering with Plantar Fasciitis, and how severe your condition, will determine whether or not you will require a CAM walker boot. Find out more about them in this article.
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Dry Needling For Plantar Fasciitis & Electro Stimulation Explained
Dry needling for plantar fasciitis and electrical dry needling (e-stim), has been performed to help alleviate the pain and symptoms associated with the condition, for a few years now. There have also been some clinical tests conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures, and it has been proven that they provide some added relief when used in conjuction with other methods. We will now look more closely at those findings. So What Is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a procedure that is carried out by a qualified physical therapist, and involves the insertion of thin needles into the trigger points of the affected plantar fascia tissue to provide pain…
