Question 1

how common is both palmar and plantar fasciitis in the same patient and can it indicate more serious problems than having just one or the other?

Accepted Answer

Dupuytren's?: Plantar fasciitis is extremely common.Pain in the heel when first arising in the morning is typical.' palmar ' fasciitis is different if u are referring to contracture of the palmar fascia or dupuytren's dz. If you have this "disease " than plantar 'fibromas' are not unusual and can coexist w/ dupuytren's . See an ors for evaluation and clarification of above. Best of luck!

Question 2

what can be done if you have plantar fascilites?

Accepted Answer

: A properly fitted arch support will distribute your body weight over the foot in a wat the facia is not irritated. See a podiatrist.

Question 3

i have plantar fasiitis what can help?

Accepted Answer

Several things.: Taping, stretching, inserts/orthotics, supportive footwear, physical therapy, anti-inflammaory medication, injections, rest, immobilization. In rare case surgery may be considered. Ice and heat may also j=help.

Question 4

how do runners help plantar fascititis?

Accepted Answer

RICE+: Rest, ice, compression, elevation, 
stretching, orthotics. Antiinflamatories.

Question 5

what is meant by a plantar reflux - non reactive?

Accepted Answer

Planter REFLEX is a: test for the Neurological examination of the spine and legs/feet. A Normal or Non-Reactive test means everything is good.
Its also called the Babinski's.

Question 6

what are the most likely causes of plantar fascitis?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most common causes of plantar fasciitis are overuse, shoe gear, work environment and weight.  If you are suffering from heel pain got heelpainnow.Com for more information or seek atention by a medical specialist.

Question 7

what is plantar fasclitis and what can i do for it ?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis: It is essentially tendonitis of the bottom of the foot.
Treatment ranges from orthotic support, physical therapy, rest, injections. Surgery.

Question 8

are there exercises i should avoid if i have plantar fascitis?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis: Any weight bearing exercise can aggregate symptoms if proper stretching is not done first or if shoes do not provide proper support.  Symptoms are often aggregated by poor shoe choices when working or going without shoes at home rather than specific exercises.  Pain often persists or worsens because of daily activities rather than exercises.  If an activity is painful listen to your body and stop.

Question 9

what are the differences between plantar fascists and metatarsalgia?

Accepted Answer

Location.: Plantar fascitiis is a broad banded ligament that starts at the heel and runs under the foot and attaches by the bases of the toes. Metatarsalgia occurs under the metatarsal heads. Generally, platar fascitiis pain is at the heel or arch, even though the fascia does run in the same location as metarsalgia, most of the time the pain is under the met heads it is metatarsalgia.

Question 10

do plantar warts hurt?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes due to the fact the wart will attract new blood vessels and nerves to the infected skin.

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