Lucy Wilkins Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Does any one have any experience of PF? I seem to have developed it over the past few months. Not sure what has caused it, I gave up crossfit a good few months ago so no heavy lifting or hiit going on. Do a lot of walking but wear correct footwear etc. I am just wondering of there are any exercises I should avoid/do more of? Currently doing foundations 1, HS and all 3 stretch programmes ( Not looking for a diagnosis here, I will get some appropriate professional advice) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Murray Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Lucy, there are a few different conditions that can appear as "plantar fasciitis". IF (IF!) it's a true fasciopathy (early degeneration as opposed to -itis, which is full-on inflammation, red/swollen/sore), then ask your physio about isometric loading with the ball of your foot up on a rolled-up towel. A few people in the clinic where I work have had good results with this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Hancox Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Hi Lucy, I had PF (mild pain in heel, no swelling) not so long ago which I think came on through increased periods of manual work. I didn't see a specialist but found that the list of things below got rid of it in a couple of weeks. Lacrosse ball/rolling pin plantar rolling. (This made a huge difference for me) Calf rolling and general mobilisation/stretching 5mm heel insert and arch support in my shoes. (I took this out once I felt it had got better). Hope this helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Wilkins Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks both, that's really helpful. My feet are really painful in the morning- it takes a few minutes before I can walk properly and I have some residual pain throughout the day. I am puzzled that it has begun after I stopped hard exercising so I wondered if some of the stretches- especially the ankle/foot ones in the stretch programme -were impacting it. I have an appointment this week to have it checked out, and I'll definitely look into the inserts thanks ! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everett Carroll Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Keep us posted, Lucy, and avoid anything that irritates your feet until you've chatted with a doctor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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