Gillaspie has had planter fasciitis

[caulfield12]

The rehab for it is to get the blood flowing to the area. The fascia is a think piece of tissue on the bottom of the foot that holds up the arch. The typical etiology of the problem is not enough arch support which causes inflammation usual at the proximal end of the tissue at the anterior part of the heel. So they will do alot of aggressive massage, arch supports, stretching and modalities to heat the area up to get blood flowing. If you catch it early and are aggressive with the rehab, it shouldn't take too long depend on the structure of the foot. If it is ignored or not treated properly it can last years.

 

 

Any arch supports you can recommend? Have never tried them, but it's worth looking into....I know there's Dr. Scholl's.

 

I think part of my problem is playing sports like badminton and tennis with running shoes on...instead of court or sport-specific shoes.

 

 

The second time, literally it felt like the heel was broken, it was that painful (#2 to kidney stones)...but of course you can't put a cast or walking boot on.

 

What are modalities (besides a math term), btw?

 

I also know when I get foot massages that the tissue on the bottom of my foot (especially around the heel) is always very sensitive and tender...but I always just thought I had sensitive/tender/"soft" feet...I mean, like when you go into the ocean and you're walking on the rocks (and not wearing aquasocks or protection), that feeling just drives me crazy.

[caulfield12]

The rehab for it is to get the blood flowing to the area. The fascia is a think piece of tissue on the bottom of the foot that holds up the arch. The typical etiology of the problem is not enough arch support which causes inflammation usual at the proximal end of the tissue at the anterior part of the heel. So they will do alot of aggressive massage, arch supports, stretching and modalities to heat the area up to get blood flowing. If you catch it early and are aggressive with the rehab, it shouldn't take too long depend on the structure of the foot. If it is ignored or not treated properly it can last years.

 

 

Any arch supports you can recommend? Have never tried them, but it's worth looking into....I know there's Dr. Scholl's.

 

I think part of my problem is playing sports like badminton and tennis with running shoes on...instead of court or sport-specific shoes.

 

 

The second time, literally it felt like the heel was broken, it was that painful (#2 to kidney stones)...but of course you can't put a cast or walking boot on.

 

What are modalities (besides a math term), btw?

 

I also know when I get foot massages that the tissue on the bottom of my foot (especially around the heel) is always very sensitive and tender...but I always just thought I had sensitive/tender/"soft" feet...I mean, like when you go into the ocean and you're walking on the rocks (and not wearing aquasocks or protection), that feeling just drives me crazy.

[ptatc]

Any arch supports you can recommend? Have never tried them, but it's worth looking into....I know there's Dr. Scholl's.

 

I think part of my problem is playing sports like badminton and tennis with running shoes on...instead of court or sport-specific shoes.

 

 

The second time, literally it felt like the heel was broken, it was that painful (#2 to kidney stones)...but of course you can't put a cast or walking boot on.

 

What are modalities (besides a math term), btw?

 

I also know when I get foot massages that the tissue on the bottom of my foot (especially around the heel) is always very sensitive and tender...but I always just thought I had sensitive/tender/"soft" feet...I mean, like when you go into the ocean and you're walking on the rocks (and not wearing aquasocks or protection), that feeling just drives me crazy.

 

The arch supports should be soft but with a semi rigid arch. Go to sports authority and get the soft sole brand in the medium density. They are red covering with the yellow bottom, I believe. You just need some support for the arch and foot. If those dont take some of the stress off we can pm and ill get some ordered ones.

 

You should stretch every morning before you get out of bed and before you go to bed. Take your grab your big toe and bend it and foot up as far as you can. Then use your thumb to massage it by starting at the front of the heel up to the big toe. You will feel the strings of the plantar fascia. Don't push so hard that it really hurts just so you feel it a little.

 

Also try night splints. You can order them online. They are basically a strap that holds your foot up so the fascia doesn't tighten up at night.

 

You should wear running shoes as they have more support. However, you should change them every 6 months.

 

Modalities are things like ultrasound and electrical stimulation you would get in a clinic.

Edited March 28, 2015 by ptatc

[caulfield12]

The arch supports should be soft but with a semi rigid arch. Go to sports authority and get the soft sole brand in the medium density. They are red covering with the yellow bottom, I believe. You just need some support for the arch and foot. If those dont take some of the stress off we can pm and ill get some ordered ones.

 

You should stretch every morning before you get out of bed and before you go to bed. Take your grab your big toe and bend it and foot up as far as you can. Then use your thumb to massage it by starting at the front of the heel up to the big toe. You will feel the strings of the plantar fascia. Don't push so hard that it really hurts just so you feel it a little.

 

Also try night splints. You can order them online. They are basically a strap that holds your foot up so the fascia doesn't tighten up at night.

 

You should wear running shoes as they have more support. However, you should change them every 6 months.

 

Modalities are things like ultrasound and electrical stimulation you would get in a clinic.

 

We're behind here in China on the last part, haha. More likely to give me herbal medicine or acupuncture (which I've never been courageous enough to do).

 

Thanks for the advice. Spot-on as usual.

 

I'll probably look for them in August when I'm back in the States...or order them and have them sent to my US address.

 

[ptatc]

We're behind here in China on the last part, haha. More likely to give me herbal medicine or acupuncture (which I've never been courageous enough to do).

 

Thanks for the advice. Spot-on as usual.

 

I'll probably look for them in August when I'm back in the States...or order them and have them sent to my US address.

the best site to go is www.footsmart.com. it has everything I mentioned just different brands then the sports authority. The chinese physiotherapists will have the modalities, however then arch supports and night splints from online and the stretching will be the best start.

[oldsox]

The arch supports should be soft but with a semi rigid arch. Go to sports authority and get the soft sole brand in the medium density. They are red covering with the yellow bottom, I believe. You just need some support for the arch and foot. If those dont take some of the stress off we can pm and ill get some ordered ones.

 

You should stretch every morning before you get out of bed and before you go to bed. Take your grab your big toe and bend it and foot up as far as you can. Then use your thumb to massage it by starting at the front of the heel up to the big toe. You will feel the strings of the plantar fascia. Don't push so hard that it really hurts just so you feel it a little.

 

Also try night splints. You can order them online. They are basically a strap that holds your foot up so the fascia doesn't tighten up at night.

 

You should wear running shoes as they have more support. However, you should change them every 6 months.

 

Modalities are things like ultrasound and electrical stimulation you would get in a clinic.

Good stuff. Thanks.