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Contents
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight
  • Choose the Right Footwear
  • Incorporate Stretching Exercises

Can You Prevent Plantar Fasciitis? Here's What You Need to Know!

Can You Prevent Plantar Fasciitis? Here's What You Need to Know!

Prevention Tactics

While plantar fasciitis is common, there are steps you can take to prevent it. Learn how to protect your feet and avoid the discomfort.
Contents
  • Maintain a Healthy Weight
  • Choose the Right Footwear
  • Incorporate Stretching Exercises

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Carrying extra weight increases the stress on your plantar fascia, which can lead to inflammation and pain. Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise can relieve this pressure and decrease your risk of developing plantar fasciitis.

Choose the Right Footwear

Wearing supportive shoes can make a significant difference in preventing plantar fasciitis. Look for shoes with good arch support and cushioning to absorb impact. Avoid walking barefoot on hard surfaces or wearing worn-out shoes that don’t offer proper support.
Methods and strategies to prevent plantar fasciitis, including maintaining a healthy weight and wearing supportive footwear.

Incorporate Stretching Exercises

Regularly stretching your calves and feet can help keep your plantar fascia flexible. Simple exercises like toe stretches and foot-ankle circles can prevent the onset of plantar fasciitis, especially if your activities involve a lot of foot movement.

FAQs

How can weight affect plantar fasciitis?

Excess weight adds stress to the plantar fascia, increasing the risk of inflammation.

What type of shoes help prevent plantar fasciitis?

Shoes with good arch support and cushioning are ideal for prevention.

Are there exercises to prevent plantar fasciitis?

Yes, stretching exercises like toe stretches and foot-ankle circles can help.

Stay Ahead

Prevention is key, and these simple steps can help keep plantar fasciitis at bay.
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Additional References
  1. Riddle DL, Pulisic M, Pidcoe P, Johnson RE. Risk factors for Plantar fasciitis: a matched case-control study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2003; 85-A:872.
  2. Gill LH, Kiebzak GM. Outcome of nonsurgical treatment for plantar fasciitis. Foot Ankle Int 1996; 17:527.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.