Inflammation and pain along the plantar fascia the tissue band that supports the arch on the bottom of the foot


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Inflammation and pain along the plantar fascia - the tissue band that supports the arch on the bottom of the foot

  • Inflammation and pain along the plantar fascia - the tissue band that supports the arch on the bottom of the foot

  • Usually on the bottom of the heel at the point where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone

  • Becomes chronic in 5-10% of all patients

  • Is not necessarily associated with a heel spur

  • Over 90% resolve with conservative treatment



Pain on standing, especially after periods of inactivity or sleep

  • Pain on standing, especially after periods of inactivity or sleep

  • Pain subsides, returns with activity

  • Pain related to footwear – can be worse in flat shoes with no support

  • Radiating pain to the arch and/or toes

  • In later stages, pain may persist/progress throughout the day

  • Pain varies in character: dull aching, “bruised” feeling. Burning or tingling, numbness, or sharp pain, may indicate local nerve irritation



Biomechanical abnormalities

  • Biomechanical abnormalities

  • Overly tight calf muscle

  • Poor shoe choices

  • Weight gain

  • Barefoot walking

  • Work surface



Calcaneal apophysitis (children)

  • Calcaneal apophysitis (children)

  • Arthritis

  • Stress fracture

  • Achilles tendon problems

  • Bone cyst

  • Pinched nerve/Nerve entrapment

  • Low back or disk problems



Pain with pressure on bottom of heel or arch

  • Pain with pressure on bottom of heel or arch

  • Limping

  • Foot Type: low vs. high arch, pronation

  • X-ray findings – Spur? Other abnormalities?

  • Ultrasound

  • Nerve Conduction Velocity studies to evaluate potential nerve problems

  • MRI –rarely used. Mostly for chronic, unresponsive cases



Mechanical –

  • Mechanical –

  • treat the cause

  • Anti-inflammatory – treat the pain

  • Neither done in isolation



Stretching, shoe modifications, avoid walking barefoot

  • Stretching, shoe modifications, avoid walking barefoot

  • Icing and rest

  • Night or resting splint

  • Supplemental arch support (OTC vs. custom orthotics)

  • Anti-inflammatory medication

  • Steroid injections

  • Physical therapy

  • If conservative measures fail, surgery is an option



Over 90% of heel pain patients respond to initial therapies within a relatively short period of time

  • Over 90% of heel pain patients respond to initial therapies within a relatively short period of time

  • For unresponsive cases, options include:

    • Minimally invasive procedures like ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy)
    • Autologous Platelet Concentrate (APC) injection
    • Surgical procedures, open or endoscopic
    • Cryosurgery
    • Radiofrequency techniques


For more information on heel pain, or for a diagnosis, contact your podiatrist:

  • For more information on heel pain, or for a diagnosis, contact your podiatrist:

  • Richard I. Lebovic, DPM

  • Linden – (908) 925-1500

  • East Brunswick – (732) 613-1166

  • www.AccentonFeet.org

  • Thank you for coming today!



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