''PRICE'' treatment & prevention of heel pain/plantar fasciitis
(PROTECTION/REST/ICE/COMPRESSION/EXERCISE)
(PROTECTION/REST/ICE/COMPRESSION/EXERCISE)
PROTECTION:
1-Wear shoes with good shock absorption and the right arch support for your foot.
2-Heel cups or shoe inserts to help cushion your heel.
1-Wear shoes with good shock absorption and the right arch support for your foot.
2-Heel cups or shoe inserts to help cushion your heel.
REST:
Decreasing the activities that make the pain worse is the first step in reducing the pain.take some rest in between activities.
Decreasing the activities that make the pain worse is the first step in reducing the pain.take some rest in between activities.
ICE
Apply ice or a cold therapy wrap to help reduce pain and inflammation. Cold therapy can be applied for 10 minutes every hour if the injury is particularly painful for the first 24 to 48 hours
Apply ice or a cold therapy wrap to help reduce pain and inflammation. Cold therapy can be applied for 10 minutes every hour if the injury is particularly painful for the first 24 to 48 hours
COMPRESSION
compression socks can deliver increased blood flow to damaged tissue.
compression socks can deliver increased blood flow to damaged tissue.
EXERCISE is important!
Exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and calf muscles take priority.
Exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and calf muscles take priority.
MEDICINES :
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
To reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
To reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
INJECTIONS:
Injecting a type of steroid medication into the tender area can provide temporary pain relief.
Injecting a type of steroid medication into the tender area can provide temporary pain relief.
PREVENTION
1-plantar fasciitis is a self-limiting condition.it can take up to 6-8 months to resolve.
1-plantar fasciitis is a self-limiting condition.it can take up to 6-8 months to resolve.
2-Being overweight can place excess pressure and strain on your heels.Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight by combining regular exercise with a healthy, balanced diet can be beneficial for your feet.
3-Wearing appropriate footwear is also important. Ideally, you should wear shoes with a low to moderate heel that supports and cushions your arches and heels.
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