Loudoun County, Va. — Are you sidelined from participating in your favorite sport because of nagging foot and ankle pain? Have you ever gotten up in the morning and felt pain in your heel when you put your foot down on the floor? You’re probably wondering why your foot and ankle would hurt after you’ve been off your feet and sleeping all night. One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis arises from the inflammation of the thick band of tissue on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia inserts right into your heel bone (the calcaneus). This band is important for providing shock absorption to the bottom of your foot as well as to the arch. There are several risk factors that can predispose someone to plantar fasciitis.
If you are a runner or dancer, you are at a greater risk of getting it because this activity can place a lot of stress on the heel.
If you have high arches or if you don’t have enough arch in your foot, this can place stresses on your foot due to the way weight is being distributed.
The condition is also prevalent in people who spend a lot of time standing on hard surfaces such as teachers, factory workers or even hospital staff members.
Another common foot and ankle injury is an ankle sprain. Whether you are participating in sports, running outside or just trying to step down off a curb, your ankle can twist into an abnormal position and cause swelling and pain.
Both of these conditions are likely to sideline you from performing any rigorous sports activity as well as restrict your ability to do simple things like walking and going up and down stairs. Physical therapy is effective for both plantar fasciitis and for the recovery of foot & ankle injuries.
NOTE FROM OUR SPONSOR: If you or someone you know has experienced or is currently experiencing any of these issues or just have generally achiness/pain call our office today at 703-450-4300. We can evaluate you and determine what steps you need to take to return back to your pain free life!
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