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Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
I have plantar fasciitis. Is there any specification on shoes which I could use for walking? Can I use normal sports shoes?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the foot.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back & lower limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta 'Yoga Simplified' & 'me and my yoga'
IT IS FREE.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Streching exercises
Icing
Sillicon heep cups in shoes
All together will work better
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Any soft sole shoes is good
Try
Sparx SM 406
Cheap and good
But take treatment for root cause of plantar fascitis
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Normal sports shoe should b good
MCR chappal / foot ware
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You can use normal sports shoes, you can add insoles to your normal shoe, Outdoor Normal shoes with insoles for plantar fascitis and arch support can be used, Indoor Micro cellular rubber chappals can be used
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Try using insoles with normal shoes
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
Medial arch support with silicon heel cup-Customised and fitted in regular foot wear, two pair,one for indoor and one for out door would be advisable.
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Check Blood uric acid level.
Health Tips
Deep heat Therapy-SWD, Infrared, Local USG.
• Weight reduction
• Watch for increased Pain/Swelling/Stiffness/Redness/Fever. If present, visit the nearest hospital immediately.
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
Orthopedic surgeon
3 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Any soft sole footwear
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hot water fomentation with salt
ankle exercises
soft sole footwear usage all the time you walk
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Normal sports shoes with silicone insole application
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