A common cause of heel pain, plantar fasciitis can cripple anyone from marathon runners to runners. tiger woods.
Although one of the most common of all soft tissue injuries, this condition is caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia (the ligament under the skin on the bottom of each foot) (hence the name “-itis”). as shown). says the expert. It is also a mechanical failure requiring physical intervention. stretch And strengthen the ligaments and muscles of the foot.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you can’t just rest your feet. Researchers say the soles of the feet are extended, the arch of the foot is tensioned, and supportive shoes are worn to gradually return to walking.
Common treatments for plantar fasciitis include cooling and immobilizing the foot to combat the inflammation. Prolonged bed rest (the first step in a “RICE” treatment regimen consisting of rest, ice, compression, and elevation) may increase recovery time for the plantar fascia, they said. Keith BarrProfessor of Molecular Exercise Physiology, University of California, Davis.
“The lack of exercise and immobilization actually make the injury worse,” Barr says.
Burr and other experts say to speed up recovery, you need to stretch your legs to put tension on the plantar fascia and physically stretch the ligaments to promote healing.
