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Signs and Symptoms
- Sharp heel pain
- Radiating pain along the bottom of the inside
of the foot
- Pain is often worse when getting out of bed in
the morning
Differential Diagnosis
- Stress fractures - Usually in the forefoot. Pinpoint
pain.
- Heel spur - May result due to long term fasciitis.
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Numbness and tingling
across the bottom of the foot.
Etiology (Cause)
- Excessive Pronation
- Training errors
- Bad shoes
Treatment
- Orthotics
- Arch taping
- Stretching
- Physiotherapy therapy modalities (ice, ultrasound,
massage)
- Manual therapy (motion release, foot adjustments)
- Kinesio Taping
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