How does physical therapy help? A thorough exam is performed to help determine the cause of the problem.
Successful treatment involves: • Manual, hands-on therapy
• Stretching and strengthening exercises to include the body as a whole, not just the foot • Assessing shoe wear and making recommendations for appropriate foot support • Dynamic taping used to support the arch and reduce short-term pain Research has shown that stretching the calf muscles is effective, especially in the early stages, at preventing symptoms from worsening. For the stretch to be effective, correct foot and knee alignment is key. With the following stretches, keep the inside arch of your foot lifted slightly and your knee tracking over the second toe. You should feel a stretch in your calf or back of the heel.
Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 3 times each side, 3 times per day.
Do you have heel pain? Did you have pain with at least one of the “foot pain audit” tests? Do you want to find out more about how physical therapy can help?
CALL 858.675.1133 TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE HEEL PAIN SCREENING with one of our physical therapists who specialize in
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