Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Midtown Manhattan - Ernest Isaacson, DPM

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Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Midtown Manhattan - Ernest Isaacson, DPM

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Midtown Manhattan Podiatrist Dr. Ernest Isaacson discusses Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis).

http: http://www.doctorisaacson.com

 

Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Physical Therapy for Foot Problems - Podiatrist Hanover, York, Lancaster, Shrewsbury, Pa

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Physical Therapy for Foot Problems - Podiatrist York, Hanover, Lancaster, Shrewsbury, Pa

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Physical therapy can often help decrease the pain and swelling in a painful area of the foot or ankle. Heel spurs, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns and calluses, as well as many post-operative surgical conditions, respond well to physical therapy.

Common kinds of physical therapy may include hot packs, massage, paraffin baths, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and diathermy (deep heating of tissues through use of electric current) to relieve pain and swelling, increase range of motion, prevent joint stiffening, rebuild muscle strength, and support the proper alignment of foot structures.

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment - Austin, TX Podiatrist

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Dr. Gary Prant discusses Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) Treatment.

http://www.arborfoot.com

Plantar fasciitis, more commonly known as “heel pain,” is a painful inflammatory condition caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia of the foot or biomechanical faults that cause abnormal pronation of the foot.  Heel pain is commonly associated with weight gain, jobs that  require a lot of walking on hard surfaces, shoes with little or no arch support, and inactivity. The pain is most intense with the first steps of the day or after standing for long periods of time.

The mainstays of treatment are stretching the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, resting, discontinuing aggravating activity as much as possible, night splints to keep the foot in a pronated position, cold compression therapy, weight loss, arch support and heel lifts, taping, and manipulation.   For chronic cases, or for those seeking faster results, our office is the first to offer RadialspecTM  in our office, the latest in extracorporeal wave therapy.   “Extracorporeal” means “outside the body”.  Radial waves, or pressure waves, are focused onto the targeted tissue to relieve pain and trigger your body’s own repair mechanisms by stimulating and reactivating the tissue to promote normal healing.   The best part about this therapy is that there are no shots and zero downtime so you can walk right away. 

In our experience of treating thousands of heel pain patients over a period of 20+ years, we’ve found that 95 percent of our patients find relief without surgery.

Call Arbor Foot Health Center: 512-335-1800.

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What Causes Heel Pain? - Toronto Podiatrist

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Help for Heel Pain  - Toronto Podiatrist

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Dr. Sheldon Nadal discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis).

What causes heel pain?
One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome.Other causes include gout, arthritis, broken heel bone, infection, foreign bodies (such as stepping on a needle). Your podiatrist can determine the exact cause of your heel pain.

What is plantar fasciitis or heel spur syndrome?
Plantar fasciitis is due to a tight tendon located under the arch and attached to the bottom of the heel. It has become strained and inflamed, often due to a lack of proper support, or due to an injury, or overuse. Over time, the tendon may begin to pull away from its attachment at the heel and a bone spur develops. Generally, the problem is not due to the heel spur, it is due to the inflamed tendon.

How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis?
Usually, you will experience pain at the bottom of the heel, particularly when getting out of bed in the morning or when starting to walk following a period of rest. It tends to feel better after a moderate amount of walking. It may not hurt during a workout but usually hurts more the next day following the workout.

What can I do at home to relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis?
Applying ice to the tender area for short periods may help. Also, try gentle calf stretches. Aspirin may relieve the inflammation. Elevating the heel by putting a soft pad in the shoe under your sore heel may help. Women may feel better in a shoe with a higher heel.

What if my heel still hurts?
It's time to see a podiatrist.

Visit our website: http://www.footcare.net

 

Help Prevent Sports Injuries with Stretching Exercises - Toronto Podiatrist

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Sports Injuries and Stretching Exercises - Toronto Podiatrist  

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Dr. Sheldon Nadal discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for sports injuries.

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Before beginning any exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons, and joints is reduced.

Stretching exercises should take 5 to 10 minutes and ought to be conducted in a stretch/hold/relax pattern without any bouncing or pulling. It is important to stretch the propulsion muscles in the back of the leg and thigh (posterior) as well as the anterior muscles.

Some effective stretching exercises to prepare the foot and ankle for exercise include:

• The wall push-up. Face a wall from three feet away, with feet flat on the floor, and knees locked. Lean into the wall, keeping feet on the floor and hold for 10 seconds as the calf muscle stretches, then relax. Do not bounce. Repeat five times.
• The hamstring stretch. Put your foot, with knee straight and locked, on a chair or table. Keep the other leg straight with knee locked. Lower your head toward the raised knee until the muscles tighten. Hold to a count of 10 then relax. Repeat five times, then switch to the other leg.
• Lower back stretch. In a standing position, keep both legs straight, feet spread slightly. Bend over at the waist and attempt to touch the palms of your hands to the floor. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. Do not bounce.

Excessive tightness of the calf muscles can contribute to many foot and some knee problems. A key point of injury is the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel. When the calf muscle tightens up, it limits the movement of the ankle joint. 

Calf muscle stretching is very useful in the prevention and treatment of many foot problems. Two typical methods for stretching your calf muscles include the wall push-up (described above) and this technique: Standing approximately two feet from a wall. While facing the wall, turn your feet inward ("pigeon toed") and lean forward into the wall, keeping your heels on the floor and the knees extended. Keep your back straight and don't bend at the hips. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and do the stretch 10 times in a row.

 

Visit our website: http://www.footcare.net

Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY

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Dr. Donna M. Hartmann discusses the Stretching Exercises for Heel Pain.

 http://www.adlerfootcare.com

Before beginning any exercise regimen, proper stretching is essential. If muscles are properly warmed up, the strain on muscles, tendons, and joints is reduced.

Stretching exercises should take 5 to 10 minutes and ought to be conducted in a stretch/hold/relax pattern without any bouncing or pulling. It is important to stretch the propulsion muscles in the back of the leg and thigh (posterior) as well as the anterior muscles.

Some effective stretching exercises to prepare the foot and ankle for exercise include:

• The wall push-up. Face a wall from three feet away, with feet flat on the floor, and knees locked. Lean into the wall, keeping feet on the floor and hold for 10 seconds as the calf muscle stretches, then relax. Do not bounce. Repeat five times.
• The hamstring stretch. Put your foot, with knee straight and locked, on a chair or table. Keep the other leg straight with knee locked. Lower your head toward the raised knee until the muscles tighten. Hold to a count of 10 then relax. Repeat five times, then switch to the other leg.
• Lower back stretch. In a standing position, keep both legs straight, feet spread slightly. Bend over at the waist and attempt to touch the palms of your hands to the floor. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and repeat 10 times. Do not bounce.

Excessive tightness of the calf muscles can contribute to many foot and some knee problems. A key point of injury is the Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the back of the heel. When the calf muscle tightens up, it limits the movement of the ankle joint.

Calf muscle stretching is very useful in the prevention and treatment of many foot problems. Two typical methods for stretching your calf muscles include the wall push-up (described above) and this technique:Standing approximately two feet from a wall. While facing the wall, turn your feet inward ("pigeon toed") and lean forward into the wall, keeping your heels on the floor and the knees extended. Keep your back straight and don't bend at the hips. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and do the stretch 10 times in a row.

Visit our website: http://www.adlerfootcare.com

Achilles Tendonitis - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY

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Achilles tendonitis treatment - NYC Podiatrist Manhattan and White Plains, NY

Dr. Donna M. Hartmann discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Achilles tendonitis. http://www.adlerfootcare.com

Events that can cause Achilles tendonitis may include:

• Hill running or stair climbing.
• Overuse, stemming from the natural lack of flexibility in the calf muscles.
• Rapidly increasing mileage or speed when walking, jogging, or running.
• Starting up too quickly after a layoff in exercise or sports activity, without adequately stretching and warming up the foot.
• Trauma caused by sudden and/or hard contraction of the calf muscles when putting out extra effort, such as in a sprint.
• Improper footwear and/or a tendency toward overpronation.

Achilles tendonitis often begins with mild pain after exercise or running that gradually worsens.

Other symptoms include:

• Recurring localized pain, sometimes severe, along the tendon during or a few hours after running.
• Morning tenderness about an inch and a half above the point where the Achilles tendon is attached to the heel bone.
• Sluggishness in your leg.
• Mild or severe swelling.
• Stiffness that generally diminishes as the tendon warms up with use.

 

Treatment normally includes:

• A bandage specifically designed to restrict motion of the tendon.
• Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for a period of time.Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medication.
• Orthotics, which are corrective shoe inserts designed to help support the muscle and relieve stress on the tendon. Both non-prescriptionorthoses(such as a heel pads or over-the-counter shoe inserts) and prescribed custom orthotics may be recommended depending on the length and severity of the problem.
• Rest and switching to exercises that do not stress the tendon (such as swimming).
• Stretching and exercises to strengthen the weak muscle group in front of the leg, calf, and the upward foot flexors, as well as massage and ultrasound.

 

In extreme cases, surgery is performed to remove the fibrous tissue and repair any tears.

Visit our website: http://www.adlerfootcare.com

Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatrist in Cherry Hill, Voorhees and West Deptford, NJ

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Heel Pain Treatment - Podiatry - Cherry Hill, Voorhees and West Deptford, NJ

Foot doctor Amy Herskowitz discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

http://www.sjfootdoctors.com

Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Also known as heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.

Visit our website: http://www.sjfootdoctors.com

Physical Therapy - Titusville, Fl Podiatrist

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Dr. Robert Rosen of Titusville Florida discusses how physical therapy is used to help his patients recover more quickly from various foot and ankle conditions and treatments.

 

Visit our website: http://www.brevardpodiatrygroup.com

Heel Pain Treatment - Stratford and Marlton, NJ Podiatrist

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Dr. Philip Kauffman of Stratford and Marlton, NJ discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for heel pain (plantar fasciitis).  http://myfeethurt.me

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Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Also known as heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.

Visit our website: http://myfeethurt.me

Heel Pain Stretching Exercises - Dallas Podiatrist

Dallas Podiatry - Dr. Lyle Haskell discusses exercises you can do at home to help alleviate

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the the discomfort due to heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

Visit our website: http://www.myfootdoctors.com