PODIATRIST DISCUSSES PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Saylee Tulpule, DPM, APMA spokesperson and practicing podiatrist, says plantar fasciitis is caused by stress put onto the plantar fascia ligament that helps support the arch of the foot. Such things as poor fitting shoes and stress due to exercise and prolonged standing can cause the intense heel pain that sends many patients to a podiatrist to seek relief.

 

Dr. Saylee Tulpule

 

Treatment, explained Dr. Tulpule, consists of orthotic devices to provide arch support, therapeutic stretches of the foot, and reduced exercise to allow healing of the ligament. “Foot pain often prevents individuals from exercising and promotes a sedentary lifestyle,” Tulpule observed. “It’s important to provide patients with better shoe options, stretches, orthotics, and to work with each patient’s individual interests.”

 

Source: Debbie Spingarn, fiftyplusadvocate.com [9/3/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News