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Plantar Fascia Strain

What is a Plantar fascia strain?

The band that runs from under the heel to the front of the foot is known as the plantar fascia or arch ligament. Ruptures and strains of this ligament are quite common and maybe the result of a single trauma or may appear over time.

Heel spur

Plantar fascia strain symptoms.

  • The local area over the plantar fascia will be painful and tender.
  • A partial rupture may be indicated by a nodule or lump in the plantar fascia.

Prevention of plantar fascia strain.

  • Rest is very important, crutches can be used to take the weight off the foot if needed.
  • Treatment and rehabilitation as recommended by a sports injury professional.

Visiting a sports injury professional

  • Taping will take the strain off the foot and also provides protection.
  • Ultrasound.
  • Sports massage.
  • Routines for strength and rehabilitation.

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