Your foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
As reported by the Lower Extremity Review, up to 10 percent of the U.S. population will deal with heel pain at some point in their lives. 83 percent of these 10 percent are people age 25 to 65, and are usually active and working.
They also stated that Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, and accounts for approximately 1 million visits to doctors per year.
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) reported that Plantar Fasciitis and heel pain are the most common conditions being treated by Podiatrists in the United States.
People diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis report these most common symptoms:
Are you a runner?
It is reported that between 4 and 22 percent of runners are affected by Plantar Fasciitis. Overuse, inappropriate training, certain running surfaces, excessive pronation, and underdevelopment of lower limb muscles, can all attribute to Plantar Fasciitis in runners.
You have a higher chance of being affected the older you get as it is reported that approximately 2.5 percent of young athletes are affected, compared to 6.6 percent of older athletes.
Common Causes:
Preventative Measures:
Here at the Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center we can help you properly diagnose your heel pain to see if you have Plantar Fasciitis. If so, we can provide you with the best options to relieve your pain and treat the condition.
Here is a recent testimonial from one of our patients:
"Thank you for an opportunity to share my experience with you.
I was experiencing a great deal of pain on the bottom of my right foot that was made worse when I walked.
I first sought the advice of my primary care practitioner, but was referred to the Beltsville Foot & Ankle Center.
When I came to the practice, I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
To treat this condition, I was prescribed orthotic insoles for my shoes and was given a regimen of carefully inserted injections to reduce the inflammation in my foot. The shots were relatively painless and quick. And the effect was immediate relief.
Since that time, I have been without pain and comfortably using my orthotic insoles since.
I greatly appreciate this medical help.”
Sincerely,
Mark Brimhall
Our office is equipped with the latest technology in foot care and we can offer you many effective options to relieve your pain that do not require surgery. We have been able to help many of our patients get back on their feet (pain free) as quickly as possible without surgery.
In a small percentage of patients surgery may be required to fully relieve the pain, but we will make sure to exhaust all options before doing so.
All of the doctors at the Beltsville Foot and Ankle Center finished in the top 10% of their class or better, and have extensive experience treating the foot and ankle. You can rest assured that you will be getting some of the top care available anywhere.
If you are suffering from heel pain and think you may have Plantar Fasciitis, give us a call at 301-937-5666 or just fill out the short form on the top right of this page to schedule an appointment to come see one of our board certified podiatrists.
When you schedule your appointment, just let us know that you are experiencing heel pain, and we will get you in to see the doctor as soon as possible.
