Dr. David Medncik offers overall treatment for all foot related problems. He is specialized in Heel pain treatment, Ankle sprains and many other foot problems

1. Heel Pain - Plantar Fasciitis :
Say NO to Heel Pain
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2. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the
band of tissue (plantar fascia) that extends
from the heel to the toes.
Plantar Fascia connects the heel bone to the
toes and creates the arch of the foot and
supports the arch of your foot.
What is Plantar Fasciitis ?
Plantar fasciitis is a pain which usually occurs at the bottom of heel.
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3. What is Plantar Fasciitis ?
If plantar fascia is strained, it gets weak, swollen, and inflamed.
Then your heel or the bottom of foot hurts when you stand or walk.
Walking barefoot or in light and damaged shoes without sufficient arch
support, can overstretch, or inflame the plantar fascia
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4. Causes of plantar Fasciitis
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Improper balance of body and ankle
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Faulty structure of the foot.
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People having problems with their arches :
- either overly flat feet or high arched feet
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Wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces.
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5.  Increasing Weight and pressure on foot
 The Fascia is torn, generally due to repetitive stress
on foot
 Abnormal foot motion.
 Standing for long time.
Causes of Plantar Fasciitis
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6. Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis
 Pain in the bottom of the heel.
 The pain is worse when they get up in the morning.
 Pain that increases over a period of months.
 Sharp pain in the centre of the foot.
 Pain due to sitting for long period of time.
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7. People likely to suffer
Runners
Athletes and sports person
People living in hilly areas
People using faulty shoes
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8. Home Remedies
Roll a frozen water bottle or golf ball under the arch.
Icing around painful area. Ice
your feet 2- 3 times daily
Towel Stretch Exercise.
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9. Home Remedies
Massage you feet Gently
Take medicine for pain relief
Strengthen The calf Muscles
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10. But What If the Injury Is Severe ??
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11. Contact a Podiatrist
There are many ways in which Heel pain in children and adults is Treated. Foot Doctor will first
examine few things.
Other Factors :
1. Stress fracture
2. Tendonitis
3. Disease
4. Arthritis
• Nerve Irritation
1. Bone cyst
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12. The Foot specialist and ankle surgeon will obtain your Medical History
Diagnostic imaging studies such as x-rays, a bone scan, or magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) – It is used for differentiating heel pain.
Injection therapy : In some cases, corticosteroid injections are used to
help reduce the inflammation and relieve pain.
Removable walking cast – A removable walking cast may be used to keep your
foot immobile for a few weeks to allow it to rest and heal.
Night splint – Wearing a night splint allows you to maintain an extended stretch
of the plantar fascia while sleeping
Contact a Podiatrist
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13. Preventive Measures : Long Term Care
No matter what kind of treatment you undergo for it, the underlying causes that led to heel pain
may remain . So, It is advisable to practice some regular preventive measures.
Such As :
Maintain ideal weight Wearing supportive shoes Custom orthotic devices
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14. THANK YOU
Presented by Dr. David Mednick :
Medfoot -The foot specialist
A Podiatry Group5710 Cahalan Ave. Building #7
San Jose, CA 95123
Phone: (408) 227-4777
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