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How Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Treated?
I wore corrective shoes when I was little for about a year. Now I m older and been on my feet all my life I have foot pain . Dr said it s plantar fasciitis but I don t have arch pain and cortisone shots didnt help. When I stand normal my ankles bend inward .could this b more than just pf?
Mon, 14 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Plantar fasciitis is mainly a clinical diagnosis, which can be confirmed with an MRI scan. There are 3 main plantar fascia stretching exercises, which I could explain directly on one to one basis.
However, it may be also obtained from the internet, or a Podiatric Surgeon could explain the same to you. These stretching exercises should be done with gradual pull to the plantar fascia.
Over a period of 4 to 6 months, the fascia reaches its normal length and you are relieved of the pain. Also important is to always use soft pressure distributing insoles in your footwear with a 7 millimeter medial arch support. Materials like Poron, Silicon, Plastazote, EVA are appropriate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Plantar fasciitis is mainly a clinical diagnosis, which can be confirmed with an MRI scan. There are 3 main plantar fascia stretching exercises, which I could explain directly on one to one basis.
However, it may be also obtained from the internet, or a Podiatric Surgeon could explain the same to you. These stretching exercises should be done with gradual pull to the plantar fascia.
Over a period of 4 to 6 months, the fascia reaches its normal length and you are relieved of the pain. Also important is to always use soft pressure distributing insoles in your footwear with a 7 millimeter medial arch support. Materials like Poron, Silicon, Plastazote, EVA are appropriate.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
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