{"product_id":"2940153829920","title":"Planter Fasciitis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlantar Fasciitis (Painful Heel Syndrome) is a medical disorder with inflammation of the plantar fascia (which stretches from the calcaneum to the toes) typically featured by the pain in the heel especially in the morning and weight bearing exercises.\u003cbr\u003eThe plantar fascia is a thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot.\u003cbr\u003eIt strengthens the arch of the foot and also works as a shock-absorber in the foot.\u003cbr\u003eIt joins the heel bone to the toes and produces the arch of the foot.\u003cbr\u003eWhen this tissue becomes swollen or inflamed, it is called plantar fasciitis.\u003cbr\u003ePlantar fasciitis happens when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot is over-stretched or over-used.\u003cbr\u003eThis can cause pain and make walking more difficult.\u003cbr\u003eThe damage is normally near to where the plantar fascia joins to the heel bone.\u003cbr\u003ePlantar fasciitis may be thought to be 'Policeman's heel' but they are different.\u003cbr\u003ePoliceman's heel is plantar calcaneal bursitis - inflammation of the bursa (sack of fluid) under the heel bone.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent symptom is pain and stiffness in the bottom of the heel.\u003cbr\u003eThe pain is frequently worsened:\u003cbr\u003e1. In the morning when the patient take the first steps\u003cbr\u003e2. After standing or sitting for awhile\u003cbr\u003e3. When climbing stairs\u003cbr\u003e4. After intense activity\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may limp because of the painful heel.\u003cbr\u003eThe physical examination may show:\u003cbr\u003e1. Tenderness on the bottom of the foot\u003cbr\u003e2. Flat feet or high arches\u003cbr\u003e3. Mild foot swelling or redness\u003cbr\u003e4. Stiffness or tightness of the arch in the bottom of the foot.\u003cbr\u003eAn ultrasound scan normally shows thickening and swelling of the fascia in plantar fasciitis.\u003cbr\u003eConservative treatments for plantar fasciitis are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Rest the foot\u003cbr\u003eThe excess walking, running, or standing and undue stretching of the sole should be avoided.\u003cbr\u003eGentle walking and exercises below are fine.\u003cbr\u003e2. Footwear\u003cbr\u003eThe shoes are chosen with cushioned heels and a good arch support.\u003cbr\u003eA sports shoe rather than an open sandal is the best footwear.\u003cbr\u003e3. Heel pads and arch supports\u003cbr\u003eThe patient can purchase various pads and shoe inserts to strengthen the heel and support the arch of the foot.\u003cbr\u003eIf the heel is painful, a small hole is cut in the heel pad at the location of the tender spot.\u003cbr\u003eThis indicates that the tender part of the heel will not come in contact with anything inside the shoe.\u003cbr\u003eThe inserts or pads are placed in both shoes, even if the patient only has pain in one foot.\u003cbr\u003e4. Relief of pain\u003cbr\u003ePainkillers such as paracetamol will frequently relieve the pain.\u003cbr\u003eAn ice pack (such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) placed on the foot for 15-20 minutes may also assist to relieve pain.\u003cbr\u003e5. Exercises\u003cbr\u003eRegular, gentle stretching of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia may assist to relieve the symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eThis is because most people with plantar fasciitis have some tightness of their Achilles tendon.\u003cbr\u003eA steroid (cortisone) injection is sometimes tried if the pain remains bad.\u003cbr\u003eIn extracorporeal shock-wave treatment, a machine is used to provide high-energy sound waves through the skin to the painful area on the foot.\u003cbr\u003eNew treatments are injection with botulinum toxin and treatment of the plantar fascia with radiotherapy.\u003cbr\u003eSurgery is normally only advised if the pain has not relieved after 12 months and requires separating the plantar fascia from where it joins to the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Plantar Fasciitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Flat Foot\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Ankle Sprain\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176051622128,"sku":"2940153829920","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153829920_p0.jpg?v=1764057237","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153829920","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}