Julia,Rosa,Alyssa,Rakyah Plantar Fasciitis Julia,Rosa,Alyssa,Rakyah
What is it? Inflammation of the plantar fascia tissues,tendons,and muscles Tissues become inflamed and tight due to overuse or trauma Causes pain in the bottom of the foot (Simons,1999). Most common cause of heel pain Inflams thick band of tissue that connects heel to toe Causes a stabbing pain (Mayo Clinic,2017)
Signs and symptoms Stabbing pains in the heel of the foot Waking up the first few steps hurt Pain after sitting for awhile The pain found is acute pain (Mayo Clinic, 2017).
Population This happens in people who are: Overweight or obese Long distance runners Work on your feet all day More common in women Between the ages 40-70 (Health Line, 2016)
treatment/prevention Medications Therapy (Physical therapy, Night Splints, Orthotics) Surgery for more serious cases. Insoles Cortisone shots Prevention: Run on soft surfaces Stretching RICE method (Mayoclinic, 2017).
Websites http://www.healthline.com/health/plantar-fasciitis#overview1 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar- fasciitis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20268536 http://woundcaresociety.org/plantar-fasciitis-cause-ankle- pain