Treatment Techniques for Plantar Fasciitis

 Treatment Techniques for Plantar Fasciitis

Joe Simko, PT

Fit For Life Physical Therapy

In some instances, plantar fasciitis and other types of foot pain may be caused by improper foot biomechanics.  In cases such as these, your Fit For Life Physical Therapist may feel that additional support for overpronation or cushioning for underpronation might be appropriate to help reduce foot pain.

• Arch taping is a way to temporarily provide support for the foot and reduce stress on the plantar fascia. The FFL physical therapist applies athletic tape to the bottom of the foot with techniques designed to protect the arch and lessen forces on the heel.  This tape can be left on for multiple days and can allow for pain free running and other activity.

• Over the counter foot orthotics such as SuperFeet, PowerStep and Currex brands are inserts that can help provide additional support and cushion for mild cases of plantar fasciitis. When used in conjunction with appropriate footwear, these devices help guide the foot to a more neutral position and can lessen impact on the bottom of the foot.  These inserts and expert shoe fitting are both available at Fleet Feet.

• Custom biomechanical foot orthotics are inserts fabricated after a comprehensive assessment by a Fit For Life Physical Therapist. These are individually designed devices that provide specific correction for over and under pronation.  As they are made specifically for each individual, these types of inserts match the foot specifically and can be adjusted to control for any type of biomechanical deficiency.

Together with traditional physical therapy stretching, strengthening and joint mobilization techniques, these services can provide a comprehensive management of plantar fasciitis and other foot pain.

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