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Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the plantar fascia characterized by pain at the heel and the medial arch of the foot. Clinical findings often reveal limited range of motion with ankle dorsiflexion and first metatarsophalangeal joint extension, an abnormal gait pattern, decreased foot strength, or abnormal posturing of the subtalar joint.
Conservative treatment approaches are often successful in managing this condition and revolve around reducing pain, promoting healing, restoring ROM and strength, and limiting those biomechanical deviations caused by structural abnormalities. |
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Soft tissue mobilization techniques can restore functional mobility to the plantar flexors and plantar fascia. They can be performed manually or with instruments. These procedures also can be used to promote tissue healing in chronic stages of soft tissue dysfunction.
The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy that uses patented stainless steel instruments to restore soft tissue motion. The tools help the clinician to detect and then break up fascial restrictions (scar tissue). This procedure has been shown to be highly effective in the management of both acute and chronic cases of plantar fasciitis. |
