APRIL 2020 The Therapy Bulletin The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body Helping You Get Back to Life
FOOT & ANKLE PAIN SPRING INTO RELIEF!
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If you begin to experience pain in your feet, it could be a sign of a deeper issue. Fortunately, physical therapy can help. Contact Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists today to schedule a consultation and find out how our services can benefit you! Could Your Foot or Ankle Pain Be One of These Conditions? While there are many different factors that could be leading to the discomfort you are feeling, some of the most common conditions of the foot and ankle that we treat are tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and neuropathy: Tendinitis Tendinitis is known as an “overuse injury,” because it develops over time. Because of this, it is a common condition that can arise in the feet and ankles.
Every bone in the body is connected with muscular fibers called tendons. The tendons are flexible, allowing the body to move freely by letting bones stretch apart or move in one direction or another. Tendinitis occurs when the tendons become inflamed, which can result in swelling and pain, especially with movement of the affected area. Tendinitis that occurs in the feet or ankles is commonly referred to as Achilles tendinitis, since it develops in the Achilles tendon. It is also colloquially referred to as “runner’s ankles” or “runner’s heels.” Plantar Fasciitis When understanding plantar fasciitis, it is important to also understand heel spurs. Plantar fasciitis, also colloquially referred to as “policeman’s heel,” can either develop on its own or as a symptomatic response to heel spurs. Heel spurs are calcium deposits that grow on the bottom of the
heel and can cause bone-like protrusions to stick out of the flat underside of the heel. This can result in soreness or pain, which can develop into plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis occurs as an inflammation of the “plantar fascia,” which is a long tissue at the bottom of your feet that connects from the heel bone to the toes. Because of the range of tissue, you may feel pain or soreness in your heel, toes, or the entirety of your foot’s underside. People with plantar fasciitis also report their peak pain occurring in the morning, describing it as a “stabbing pain” that seems to alleviate with mobility as the day progresses. It is also important to contact a doctor if you notice swelling or pain at the bottom of your foot, as it may be a sign of plantar fasciitis, and could be a symptom of heel spurs.
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