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[/caption] Plantar fasciitis is characterized by severe pain in the heel of the foot, especially when standing up after resting. The condition is due to an overuse injury of the sole surface (plantar) of the foot and results in inflammation of the fascia, a tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. Plantar fasciitis is more common in women, people who are overweight, people with occupations that require a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces, people with flat feet, and people with high arches. Walking or running, especially with tight calf muscles, may also cause the condition. Treatment may include:
In this video, Colorado Springs podiatrist, Dr. Kerry Berg, explains plantar fasciitis and the associated causes, treatments, and likely outcomes: [embed width="623" height="347"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSpc8B45B0[/embed]
To schedule a consultation* with Dr. Kerry Berg, please call:
New patients are welcome. We accept most insurances (except Medicaid or Colorado Access), cash, and major credit cards. *Some consultations are free of cost but are otherwise covered by most insurance plans.
For your convenience, you can send us an email by completing and submitting the contact form below. Your information is safeguarded and kept in strict confidentiality. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a secure messaging service; do not submit private or confidential information. In your message, please provide a phone number and best time of day to call you. [contactform email="footcare4u@gmail.com" subject="You have a new message from the website!" success="Your message was successfully sent!"]
[/caption] Plantar fasciitis is characterized by severe pain in the heel of the foot, especially when standing up after resting. The condition is due to an overuse injury of the sole surface (plantar) of the foot and results in inflammation of the fascia, a tough, fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes. Plantar fasciitis is more common in women, people who are overweight, people with occupations that require a lot of walking or standing on hard surfaces, people with flat feet, and people with high arches. Walking or running, especially with tight calf muscles, may also cause the condition. Treatment may include:- rest
- ice pack applications
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
- stretching exercises of the Achilles tendons and plantar fascia
VIDEO: Plantar Fasciitis
In this video, Colorado Springs podiatrist, Dr. Kerry Berg, explains plantar fasciitis and the associated causes, treatments, and likely outcomes: [embed width="623" height="347"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjSpc8B45B0[/embed]
Schedule A Consultation
To schedule a consultation* with Dr. Kerry Berg, please call:
719-594-9920
New patients are welcome. We accept most insurances (except Medicaid or Colorado Access), cash, and major credit cards. *Some consultations are free of cost but are otherwise covered by most insurance plans.
Send Us An Email
For your convenience, you can send us an email by completing and submitting the contact form below. Your information is safeguarded and kept in strict confidentiality. PLEASE NOTE: this is not a secure messaging service; do not submit private or confidential information. In your message, please provide a phone number and best time of day to call you. [contactform email="footcare4u@gmail.com" subject="You have a new message from the website!" success="Your message was successfully sent!"]
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