Plantar fasciitis
Also called: policeman's heel
Treatments include icing, stretching and modifying activities that cause pain. Physical therapy, shoe inserts and pain relief medicines also can help. In more-serious cases, steroid injections or surgery may be needed.
Therapies: Stretching, Physical therapy, and Massage
Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and Steroid
Self-care: RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), Shoe modification, Physical exercise, and Activity modifications
Devices: Brace and Splint
Specialists: Primary care provider (PCP), Podiatrist, Sports medicine, and Physical therapist
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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