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The plantar fascia is a band of tissue that is located on the bottom of the foot. A ruptured plantar fascia is a painful condition that can be caused by strain on the area. This occurs in runners, pregnant women or with the injection of corticosteroids to treat plantar fasciitis, an inflammatory condition of the heel.
Identification
A rupture of the plantar fascia is typically associated with a sudden, severe pain or a "pop" in the heel.
Solution
The first step in treating a ruptured plantar fascia is to rest. Do not place any weight on that foot for about two to three weeks. During this time, the foot should be encased in a removable cast boot.
Advanced Treatment
Following the two to three weeks of staying off your feet, you should continue to wear the boot for about two to three weeks. Podiatry Today suggests that during this time, you can begin to place weight on the foot.
Physical Therapy
Once you are pain free, you can begin rehabilitation with a physical therapist. The therapist can show you specific stretching exercises to gently rehabilitate your plantar fascia.
Considerations
Ask your physical therapist about electrical stimulation, which may help to accelerate the healing process.
Source:
Podiatry Today: Plantar Fasciitis
American Family Physician: Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
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