What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder primarily affecting weight-bearing activities. Although poorly understood, plantar fasciitis is thought to have a mechanical origin. This means that the excessive strain on the fascia will produce microscopic tears that lead to pain.
For years the pain was thought to be associated with chronic inflammation; however, the evidence does not support this concept. Inflammation is rarely observed in chronic plantar fasciitis.
Discover How You Can Get to the Root Cause of Your Plantar Fasciitis Without Surgery or Resting…
Are you tired of experiencing that sharp pain the first time you take a step each morning? Do you notice that the pain in your heel doesn’t seem to go away? You may be dealing with plantar fasciitis. At Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance, our physical therapist will guide you through solutions that work and help you resolve this pain once and for all!
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the sole and forms a solid mechanical linkage between the heel bone (i.e., calcaneus) and the toes—plantar fasciitis up to 10% of the population in the US.
Plantar fasciitis can prevent people from taking more than a few steps when it is at its worst. This condition can be excruciating and limit even the most basic activities. Fortunately, at Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance in Fort Myers, Cape Coral physical therapy & Estero, FL, our physical therapists are up to date on the most effective treatment techniques to combat this condition.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
How Can a Physical Therapist Help Treat Plantar Fasciitis?
Our physical therapists can help you resolve your pain and get you on your feet again, pain-free! We will start with an injury evaluation and a biomechanical assessment to identify the physical factors that may be contributing to your pain.
Next, we will dig into the lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your problem, including asking about your daily routine, your exercise schedule, and the demands of your job.
Our 3-Step Approach to
Addressing & Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Our approach, known as the Gray Method™, focuses on targeting and resolving the root cause of your issue, ensuring that you won't have to face it again.