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Heel And Foot Pain



Conditions


Heel and Foot Pain may be caused by different reasons, but the following two are the most common:


Plantar Fasciitis:

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation at the site where the fascia (a tough band of fibrous tissue) attaches itself under the heel bone. It’s the most common cause of discomfort around the heel area. Plantar fasciitis commonly affects individuals with inflammatory arthritis as a predisposing condition but cases have also been reported where there was no arthritis involved as a trigger. Research has shown that plantar fasciitis is sometimes caused by the shortening of the Achilles tendon and that exercises to lengthen it will help. Plantar fasciitis is a reversible condition and can very successfully be treated by a physiotherapist. Recent study results have shown that approximately about 90% of patients with plantar fasciitis had a full recovery within 8 weeks of initial treatment.


Achilles Tendinitis

Achilles tendinitis is a term that commonly refers to an inflammation of the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle. It mainly occurs as a result of repetitive strain injury in individuals who take part in excessive exercise (joggers/jumpers) or exercise that they’re not used to. Achilles tendinitis is also very common in people with some form of arthritis with an age range from 25-55. Men are more likely to have Achilles tendinitis compared to women. The severity of injury to the tendon, compliance with treatment and considering the amount of stress that will be required on return to work will finally determine how long the injury will take to completely rehabilitate.


How can physiotherapy help manage?

Your physiotherapist will follow one or a combination of treatment methods available depending on your symptom presentation:

  • Stretching and flexibility exercises – These are the key to aiding your tendon to heal quickly without shortening and causing any long-term damage
  • Strengthening exercises – Help you regain the lost muscle strength you might have lost while the tendon was still healing. Strengthening exercises also help protect you from recurrent injuries
  • Deep massage – It helps in increasing flexibility and blood circulation to the affected area thus promoting healing
  • Ultrasound therapy. It helps to improve blood circulation, which helps during the healing process
  • Endurance activities – e.g. riding a stationary bicycle
  • Agility training and coordination exercises


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