Stretching Exercises/Health

Stretching Exercises

1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
2. Padding and strapping of the foot
3. Corticosteroid injections
4. Patient-directed treatments, such as regular stretching and other physical therapy, avoidance of flat shoes and barefoot walking, use of open-back shoes, use of cryotherapy directly to the affected part, over-the-counter arch supports and heel cushions, and limitation of extended physical activity
5. Weight loss, if appropriate
6. Continuation of initial treatment options above, with consideration of additional therapy including custom orthotic devices, night splints, corticosteroid injections, and cast immobilization
7. Surgical interventions including plantar fasciotomy, removal of heel spur, calcaneal osteotomy, endoscopic calcaneoplasty, open resection of calcaneus and inflamed bursa, tendon debridement
8. Radiofrequency coblation
9. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
10. Referral to appropriate specialist