​What Are 3 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis? (Home Physical Therapy NYC)

​What are 3 Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis?

First, let's review this condition before we discuss your treatment options. Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful condition that affects the feet. It occurs when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot, becomes inflamed and irritated. This can cause sharp pain in the heel or arch of the foot, making it difficult to walk or stand for long periods of time. 

Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options available for plantar fasciitis, including physical therapy. In fact, many people find that physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage their pain and promote healing.

If you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, you may want to consider working with a concierge doctor of physical therapy. This type of physical therapy is designed to provide personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of your own home apartment or workplace (or, hotel room if you're visiting New York City). 

Treatment Options...

1.) Physical Therapy:
A doctor of physical therapy (DPT) will perform soft tissue mobilization along the plantar fascia, heel, arch, and calf/Achilles tendon. Also, a DPT can show you exercises to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon and to strengthen lower leg muscles.  Additionally, a doctor of PT who uses the StimPod device may use this 10 minute treatment device to naturally reduce your pain and increase blood flow circulation and healing at the site of inflammation. Click here to learn more about the portable StimPod device that is revolutionizing conservative and natural pain relief and physical therapy. 

2.) Night Splints:
Night splints for plantar fasciitis are designed to keep the foot in a flexed position while sleeping, which helps stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon. By stretching these structures, night splints can help reduce the pain and inflammation associated with plantar fasciitis.

3.) Orthotics (Over-the-counter vs. Custom Molded):
Such as an over the counter insert like SuperFeet. You can get custom molded orthotics but those can cost hundreds of dollars. That's why a lot of our clients start with a general orthotic insert depending on their foot type (high arch or flat fee). 

We suggest you AVOID these things if you have Plantar Fasciitis...

-- We highly suggest you avoid using a walking boot, canes, or crutches, unless you're in severe pain.  A walking boot is really only for foot and ankle fractures or severe foot and ankle pain.

-- We highly suggest you AVOID cortisone injections. Yes, it could help "take the edge off" of your pain. But, there's plenty of research showing how these steroid injections actually breakdown soft tissue including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, including your plantar fascia and the arch of your foot.

-- It's best to also avoid chronic ongoing use of pain medications. Again, it may "take the edge off" of your pain, but it's not fixing the root cause of your issue. That's why physical therapy is the best treatment because it's specifically finding and fixing the root cause of your plantar fasciitis.

-- Temporarily avoid walking barefoot. Eventually, with graded exposure, you should be able to get back to walking barefoot all the time inside your home.
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-- Temporarily avoid walking in any footwear that aggravates your pain. This may include sandals or high heels. It's not forever, but just temporary during your physical therapy plan of care. Your doctor of physical therapy should have experience in getting clients back into the footwear that they love. Some physicians will tell patients that they can never wear high heels again. That's insane and we disagree. 

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