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    plantar facitis

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    Hi
    For treatment of P.F there is no effect by T.N.S/U.S/Laser/Cold/Heat .some times IF current have
    effect.Recently Shock Wave THerapy uses for that ,but
    according my experiences it is not best solution.I do
    IF+Shock Wave+Heel Pad
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    Try taping with icing.Soft tissue release at a later stage may be given.
    smarak


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    Hi- this is Bikash , a Sr.PT in India.for this we do use UST and muscle stretching.And we get benefit.Patient never came with same problem.But the fact it should be done with great care. sometimes benefit gained from faradic foot bath.thanks.


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    continue with UST which i find to be effective,faradic foot bath and try out with ischemic compression over the origin of plantar fascia for 2 mins,its very effective for pain relief.
    follow this with taping at the end of the treatment session.


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Quote Originally Posted by smarak View Post
    Try taping with icing.Soft tissue release at a later stage may be given.
    smarak
    What do i tape it with? Should this be done professionally?


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    Smile Re: plantar facitis

    hi
    if we check in pubmed,ultrasound,shock wave therapy etc is not showing any effect.iontophoresis shows very good results.many studies are showing positive results
    my openion is a detailed assessment keeping movement impairment concept of sherly A shehrmann in mind will lead us in identifying the positional faults and muscle imbalances contributing to it


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Quote Originally Posted by linbin View Post
    hi
    if we check in pubmed,ultrasound,shock wave therapy etc is not showing any effect.iontophoresis shows very good results.many studies are showing positive results
    my openion is a detailed assessment keeping movement impairment concept of sherly A shehrmann in mind will lead us in identifying the positional faults and muscle imbalances contributing to it
    What is iontophoresis? Bear in mind i am not a Doctor or a PT


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    Re: plantar facitis

    i am a new physiotherapist in this forum and wants to know your information in using shock wave in trating PF as in my center we have it as a new machine and still didn't use it with pt so if any information about that i apreciate it too much


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    Smile Re: plantar facitis

    hi chala
    sorry for using medical jargon's as i was not knowing your back ground.

    iontophoresis is a physiotherapy treatment technique using electrical current.the current is used to drive ions from a solution into the body.this is an effective way to drive medicines to target area without loss in intensity of medicine.
    for eg if we are taking a medicine orally it will pass thru various metabolic process in the body,so only a minimal amount of it only reach the site as in your case foot .
    hope i made it simple


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Quote Originally Posted by linbin View Post
    hi chala
    sorry for using medical jargon's as i was not knowing your back ground.

    iontophoresis is a physiotherapy treatment technique using electrical current.the current is used to drive ions from a solution into the body.this is an effective way to drive medicines to target area without loss in intensity of medicine.
    for eg if we are taking a medicine orally it will pass thru various metabolic process in the body,so only a minimal amount of it only reach the site as in your case foot .
    hope i made it simple
    I see, well do you have any suggestions for me. I have had Plantar Faciitis for 3 months treating it for one month with standard orthodic's and icing. Last two weeks with streching (the streching is tricky has to be done perfectly as not to aggravate) i started taking 1gram of dried Ginger 3 times daily as a Wikipedia reference-linkanti-inflammatory (i am told it is powerful) i really want to avoid
    NSAIDs. I am not getting much relief! Can you help?


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    Smile Re: plantar facitis

    hi chala

    if you comes to me with plantar fascitis.i will be doing a detailed assessment.it includes
    your general posture
    posture related to foot
    how you are weight bearing-any deviations
    assessment of your walking
    arches of foot-weight bearing and non-weight bearing
    any muscle tightness in lower lims-ta,hams,quads,TFL
    any strength deficits
    mobility of the joints of lower limbs

    without all these i won't be able to suggest a effective treatment.i suggest you to consult a physio specialised in musculoskeltal conditions


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Quote Originally Posted by linbin View Post
    hi chala

    if you comes to me with plantar fascitis.i will be doing a detailed assessment.it includes
    your general posture
    posture related to foot
    how you are weight bearing-any deviations
    assessment of your walking
    arches of foot-weight bearing and non-weight bearing
    any muscle tightness in lower lims-ta,hams,quads,TFL
    any strength deficits
    mobility of the joints of lower limbs

    without all these i won't be able to suggest a effective treatment.i suggest you to consult a physio specialised in musculoskeltal conditions
    Ok thank you!


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    Re: plantar facitis

    hi chala
    QUOTE=linbin;20611]i suggest you to consult a physio specialised in musculoskeltal conditions[/QUOTE]

    Linbin, what is the equivelent of a Physio in America? I think it is called a Physical Therapist, is that right?


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    Smile Re: plantar facitis

    hi chala
    yes that's right


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Quote Originally Posted by linbin View Post
    hi chala
    yes that's right
    I have to be referred to one by my doctor I think. How many times a week is Physio for someone with Plantar Faciitis?


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Chala -
    The frequency of your treatment session will be dependent upon the findings at your initial physical therapy evaluation, but I think you can probably expect to be seen around twice a week.

    You can find a nearby PT at the following web site:

    APTA | Find a PT


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Hi
    Am in England. Been suffering with Plantar Faciitis for about 3 months. Walking is agony and every so often feels like something tears!! No treatment from doc apart from Naisaids. Will it ever get better? and can I claim mobility allowence or have blue parking badge to help?


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    Re: plantar facitis

    get your lumbar spine looked at!

    i find i end up treating the lumbar spine for stiffness etc with the majority of people i see who present with "plantar fascitis" type complaints.

    i also use taping to unload the fascia to break the pain cycle.

    the usual stretching/strengthening as appropriate then aswell.


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Interestingly, my sister and I have both suffered from this from time to time and treat it with ibuprofen gel which seems to work quite well for us.

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    Re: plantar facitis

    some easy exercises also usefull. but in my opinion the best one is
    first get a 1/2 lt. bottle of water and froze it..than roll it under your foot forward and backwards for 10 min.

    it really helps your plantar muscles to relax..afterward stretch gastocnemius muscle..additionally orthosis is a good option.


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    Re: plantar facitis

    What a brilliant idea! I shall try that next time it crops up!


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    Re: plantar facitis

    Hi
    dry needling therapy works well as well

    thanks



 
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