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What You Should Know About Heel Pain

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Title: What You Should Know About Heel Pain


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What You Should Know About Heel Pain
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What Causes Heel Pain?
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • The primary cause of heel pain!
  • Inflammation and pain along the tissue band that
    supports the arch on the bottom of the foot,
    called the plantar fascia
  • Usually felt on the bottom of the heel, where the
    plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone

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Plantar Fasciitis
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Plantar Fasciitis
  • Chronic in 5-10 percent of all patients
  • Not necessarily associated with a heel spur
  • Over 90 percent of cases resolved with
    conservative treatments

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Plantar Fasciitis Causes
  • Excessive weight
  • Footwear
  • Walking barefoot
  • Increase in exercise
  • Walking on hard surfaces

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Other Heel Pain Causes
  • Tendinitis
  • Stress fractures or fractures
  • Neuritis
  • Bursitis
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Fat pad thinning

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Heel Pain Treatment
  • Physical therapy
  • Custom orthotics
  • Injections
  • Prescription medications
  • Immobilization

If treated early, most respond to conservative
treatments within a short period of time!
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Advanced Treatment Options
  • Advanced treatment options include
  • Extracorporeal shockwave
  • Coblation
  • Cryotherapy

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Visit Your Podiatrist
  • Ask your podiatrist what current heel pain
    treatment options are right for you
  • To find one in your area, visit www.apma.org
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