Plantar Fasciitis and Physical Therapy

The feet are made up of an intricate system of 26 bones that help us walk, move around and support our weight. When the feet are injured, it can be quite disabling. 

The two main types of conditions that affect the feet are injuries and degeneration due to overuse.  Below are some common foot conditions.

• Plantar fasciitis – plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. This occurs when the ligament responsible for supporting the foot's arch, the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed. This causes pain in the bottom of the heel.

• Bursitis- Bursae are the fluid-filled sacs that help cushion your joints. Bursitis occurs when they become inflamed.  This can decrease the foot's ability to absorb shock, causing pain in the heel or balls of your feet. 

• Bone spurs – a bone spur is a tiny, pointed outgrowth on the bone of the foot. This can cause pain and discomfort.

• Flat feet – flat feet is a condition where you don’t have that much arch to your feet.  This can be congenital or can develop as the result of a fracture or torn ligament. 

Physical therapy can be effective in treating various foot conditions, helping reduce pain and increase mobility. Treatments that may be used are:

• Ultrasound
• Massage 
• Electrical stimulation
• Hot and cold treatment 
• And laser therapy 

Stretching and strengthening exercises are also important to get you back to full function.  Your therapist will assess your needs and determine the best course of treatment for you. 

If you are experiencing pain or functional difficulties with your feet, the team at Reddy Care Physical and Occupational therapy can help.  We provide a comprehensive selection of physical therapies to help restore your full range of motion.  Give us a call today to schedule a consultation. 

Reddy Care Great Neck (Great Neck Physical Therapy): 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale (Farmingdale Physical Therapy): 516-420-2900
North Shore Towers: 718-224-8480
Woodbury Physical Therapy: 516-367-1111
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy (Home Care): 516-829-0030
*Home therapy servicing Long Island, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx & Manhattan

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Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.