plantar facitis

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
Saeid
Saeed849@yahoo.com

Try taping with icing.Soft tissue release at a later stage may be given.
smarak

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.

[arkesh_physio]

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.

[Chala]

Originally Posted by smarak

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?

[linbin]

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

[Chala]

Originally Posted by linbin

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

[pt girl]

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

[linbin]

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

[Chala]

Originally Posted by linbin

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 anti-inflammatory (i am told it is powerful) i really want to avoid
NSAIDs. I am not getting much relief! Can you help?

[linbin]

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

[Chala]

Originally Posted by linbin

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!

[Chala]

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?

[linbin]

hi chala
yes that's right

[Chala]

Originally Posted by linbin

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?

[jesspt]

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.

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