Re: treating plantar fasciitis
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Re: treating plantar fasciitis
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In a message dated 2/17/98 6:43:22 AM, <Email Address Redacted> wrote:
<<I am a 2nd year clinical P&O student at George Brown College. I am looking
for information regarding the use of tension night splints to treat plantar
fasciitis. Most of the research and support of these splints tends to revolve
around the work of sports medicine physicians, the occasional orthopedic
surgeon, and pedorthists. Many have found the splints to be beneficial,
especially in treating chronic cases where traditional treatment has failed.
I was wondering
whether any orthotists have had experiences in fitting these devices. Any
opinions, comments or
referrals would be greatly appre>>
Ann--
I discovered a treatment (on myself) for chronic plantar fasciitis that did
not require the use of arch supports or a night splint--via accu-pressure.
It turns out that there is two pressure points on either side of the ankle
about an inch or a thumb's width below the maleoli that, when pressed relieves
the symptoms of PF for hours. The treatment can easily be self-administered
as required. Couple this with a comfortable cushion insole with a little
longitudinal and metatarsal support and you save the expense and aggravation
of a night splint.
If you try it, let me know the results. I've suggested it to several of my
own amputee patients and they seem to be getting satisfactory results as well.
JTA
<<I am a 2nd year clinical P&O student at George Brown College. I am looking
for information regarding the use of tension night splints to treat plantar
fasciitis. Most of the research and support of these splints tends to revolve
around the work of sports medicine physicians, the occasional orthopedic
surgeon, and pedorthists. Many have found the splints to be beneficial,
especially in treating chronic cases where traditional treatment has failed.
I was wondering
whether any orthotists have had experiences in fitting these devices. Any
opinions, comments or
referrals would be greatly appre>>
Ann--
I discovered a treatment (on myself) for chronic plantar fasciitis that did
not require the use of arch supports or a night splint--via accu-pressure.
It turns out that there is two pressure points on either side of the ankle
about an inch or a thumb's width below the maleoli that, when pressed relieves
the symptoms of PF for hours. The treatment can easily be self-administered
as required. Couple this with a comfortable cushion insole with a little
longitudinal and metatarsal support and you save the expense and aggravation
of a night splint.
If you try it, let me know the results. I've suggested it to several of my
own amputee patients and they seem to be getting satisfactory results as well.
JTA
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“Re: treating plantar fasciitis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/210358.
