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Exercises during plantar fascia
I have been suffering from heel pain from last 3months.morning time pain is more, but rest of day there will be less pain.
I want to know can I do fast walking, running, aerobics or jumba in this situation. Or should I take rest for some days till that I recovered permanently from this.
Docs kindly suggest..
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This is Dr. praveen podali, happy to help
Better don’t do any exercises like fast walking, running , aerobics r Jumba.
1. Start doing ankle pump exercises 4times/day , 20 times each
2. Silicone insoles in ur shoes n MCR footwear.
3. Rest, ice application, compression n elevation of foot while sleeping over 2 pillows.
4. T. Etova- er 600mg PO 1-0-1(after food) for pain sos, if ur diabetic use T. Ultracet PO 1-0-1
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Kindly stop gym, jumba , aerobics running n walking for 2-3 weeks
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Dr Utsav Agrawal orthopaedic specialist here
If you are experiencing increase in pain recently, then definitely you should restrict your activities.
Also we should evaluate the cause of heel pain and reduce the progress of the disease.
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Rest, ice and consult orthopaedician
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Yes please take rest for few days and wear a soft sole footwear. Once the pain subsides, you can continue doing exercises.
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
In acute situation, rest is advisable. Once pain subsides, you can continue exercises, especially as instructed by the physiotherapist.
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• Foot Muscle-strengthening exercises, Calf Muscle stretching exercises.
• Footwear Modification-Medial arch support with silicone heel cup.
• Weight reduction
• Watch for increased Pain/Swelling/Stiffness/Redness/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
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