Heel Pain? A Plantar Fasciitis Guide

НEEL PAIN? A Plantar Fasciitis Guide The Problem: Hurting Heels Heel pain is the #1 foot problem in America. 2,000,000 people suffer from heel problems every year of the American population 10% experiences heel pain 60 tons of stress are placed on feet during every mile walked The heel strikes the ground 1,500 times per mile ran When running, a person's foot strikes the ground with 2-3 times the force of body weight of people with heel pain are active working adults between ages 25 and 65 83% The Culprit: Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar Fascia - ligament) Plantar Fasciitis occurs when microscopic muscle tears and inflammation occur in the band of tissue across the bottom of the foot. This affected ligament, called the plantar fascia, swells and cause burning or stabbing pains in the heel. Plantar Fasciitis (forn and inflamed) 5% of patients must undergo surgery to treat plantar fasciitis Pain can last for a few days or several years. Seeking treatment early is the best way to avoid long-term effects. 10% of running injuries are due to plantăr fasciitis 140% Increased probability of plantar fasciitis diagnosis in overweight or obese individuals 50% of people with plantar fasciitis are on their feet all day 1,000,000 people see a physcian for plantar fasciitis every year. Most of these patients are between 40 and 60 years old. The Solution: Healing Your Heels At Home Apply ice and anti-inflammatory cream Use soft arch supports whenever you wear shoes Massage the tissue deeply at least twice a week Stretch your calves and feet using podiatrist-approved exercises With Your Podiatrist > Receive topical, ingested, or injected anti-inflammatory medications Purchase a special splint to wear at night or custom orthotics to wear in your shoes Begin a custom exercise plan or physical therapy Undergo instep plantar fasciotomy surgery for intense, debilitating, or lasting pain Find Out More http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/heel-pain/overview.html http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/foot-pain/heel-pain.html http://runnerscorme.com/injuries/plantar-fascitis-treatment/ http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,56-241-286-6710-0,00.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240529702040050045780 81342092087414.html?mod-googlenews_wsj http://www.statisticbrain.com/marathon-running-statistics/ http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic-a00159 http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-239-283-8155-3-1X2X3X4X5X6X7-8,00.html hitp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/86143-overview#showall http://lowerextremityreview.com/article/the-epidemiology-of-plantar-fasciitis http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/injury/heelpain.asp LES J GLUBO, DPM Infographic Provided By: Ornd Central Footcare Grand Central Footcare www.grandcentralfootcarenyc.com MHDIATRIST MC НEEL PAIN? A Plantar Fasciitis Guide The Problem: Hurting Heels Heel pain is the #1 foot problem in America. 2,000,000 people suffer from heel problems every year of the American population 10% experiences heel pain 60 tons of stress are placed on feet during every mile walked The heel strikes the ground 1,500 times per mile ran When running, a person's foot strikes the ground with 2-3 times the force of body weight of people with heel pain are active working adults between ages 25 and 65 83% The Culprit: Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar Fascia - ligament) Plantar Fasciitis occurs when microscopic muscle tears and inflammation occur in the band of tissue across the bottom of the foot. This affected ligament, called the plantar fascia, swells and cause burning or stabbing pains in the heel. Plantar Fasciitis (forn and inflamed) 5% of patients must undergo surgery to treat plantar fasciitis Pain can last for a few days or several years. Seeking treatment early is the best way to avoid long-term effects. 10% of running injuries are due to plantăr fasciitis 140% Increased probability of plantar fasciitis diagnosis in overweight or obese individuals 50% of people with plantar fasciitis are on their feet all day 1,000,000 people see a physcian for plantar fasciitis every year. Most of these patients are between 40 and 60 years old. The Solution: Healing Your Heels At Home Apply ice and anti-inflammatory cream Use soft arch supports whenever you wear shoes Massage the tissue deeply at least twice a week Stretch your calves and feet using podiatrist-approved exercises With Your Podiatrist > Receive topical, ingested, or injected anti-inflammatory medications Purchase a special splint to wear at night or custom orthotics to wear in your shoes Begin a custom exercise plan or physical therapy Undergo instep plantar fasciotomy surgery for intense, debilitating, or lasting pain Find Out More http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/heel-pain/overview.html http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/symptoms/foot-pain/heel-pain.html http://runnerscorme.com/injuries/plantar-fascitis-treatment/ http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,56-241-286-6710-0,00.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240529702040050045780 81342092087414.html?mod-googlenews_wsj http://www.statisticbrain.com/marathon-running-statistics/ http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic-a00159 http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-239-283-8155-3-1X2X3X4X5X6X7-8,00.html hitp://emedicine.medscape.com/article/86143-overview#showall http://lowerextremityreview.com/article/the-epidemiology-of-plantar-fasciitis http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/injury/heelpain.asp LES J GLUBO, DPM Infographic Provided By: Ornd Central Footcare Grand Central Footcare www.grandcentralfootcarenyc.com MHDIATRIST MC