Treatment Pages: Plantar Fasciitis

Complaint: Pain located along the medial aspect of heel or arch of foot. Pain is typically worse in the morning. Common Causes: Decreased calf flexibility. Incorrect biomechanics of posterior tibialis. Improper shoewear. Over training.

Treatment:

A comprehensive evaluation from a doctor or physical therapist at the onset of pain or dysfunction.

Roller: (Footballer from Triggerpoint Technologies)

Soleus: Place roller approximately 2” above Achilles Tendon with foot completely relaxed. Slowly roll for approximately 2-3’. Throughout the manipulation breath in deeply and slowly and release.

Posterior Tibialis: Place ball in central portion of calf with foot completely relaxed. Slowly roll for approximately 2-3’. Throughout the manipulation breath in deeply and slowly and release.

Posterior Tibialis: Photo coming soon.

Calf Stretching:
Straight knee:
Hold: 30 seconds
Repeat: 2x

Bent Knee:
Hold:  30 seconds
Repeat: 2x

Stabilization:
Single leg stance:(Best performed with Pod’s from Triggerpoint Technologies).
Hold: 1’
Repeat: 3x