48-Year-old patient - Plantar Fasciitis
Hasn’t exercised for a while and started back running walking a lot more.
Footwear probably hasn’t been assessed properly before starting exercise.
Wants to make a conscious fitness + lifestyle change.
Started with pain in the left foot/heel a few months ago.
Pain was worse morning after running – worse in the morning.
After walking for a short while pain would go unless on their feet a lot in the day.
Ice gave short term relief, but pain returns following exercise.
Initially advised on footwear choice during different exercise activities.
Full assessment of calf and ankle posture + mobility – Diagnosis -Plantar fasciitis
Shockwave therapy applied to heel of left foot 4000 shocks.
Soft tissue work into the left calf
Radiofrequency applied at the end of the session.
Stretches given and footwear suggestions given.
3 More shockwave sessions to clear the inflammation and restore function.
Activity modification was applied initially.
Full resumption of football and running
Stretch routine now performed before and after exercise.
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