I am suffering from plantar fasciitis. What are the do's and do not's. My orthopedic have suggested to avoid walk and standing exercise. Will I be able to be normal again thank you in advance.

Dr. Dev Anand RamanathanPhysiotherapist19yrs exp

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Regards Lybrate user. The term plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia (that is the thick band of tissue that attaches the bones of the foot and it runs from the heel to the toes). More often, actual concern lies in the inability of the bones of the foot to maintain an arch along the inner side of the foot, that put excess pressure on the ligaments connecting the small bones as well as the plantar fascia. Eventually, the fascia tends to load the bone significantly causing the heel pain. The treatment if not addressing the cause of the concern, may not help one, and allow the disorder to persist, making it a chronic pain. It is essential to undergo a biomechanical analysis about how the foot arches change when you are putting weight on the leg and how the foot bones move during your walking. Also the muscles of the leg that actually control the movements in the foot & toes, may not be functioning optimally. If such issues are diagnosed and addressed, heel pain can be reduced in just 3-4 visits. There probably are no significant don'ts per se. It would be recommended to walk as tolerated. You may use icing or hot water fomentation on the heel where you feel the pain - you may do so for 10-15 minutes x 2-3 times a day to alleviate pain. As a physical therapist, I generally progress exercises from gentle stretching to active painless movement until we reach specific standing exercises that activate the right muscles of your leg. It is recommended to consult a orthopaedic manual physiotherapist to get a clear insight of the disorder. We will be glad to help you via virtual consult, should you prefer so. You can reach out to us via doctor code drc221.  

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