Plantar fasciitis medical devices

Plantar Fasciitis, or Heel Pain as it is medically known, is a common condition. The plantar fascia connects the heel bone to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is caused by the plantar fascia becoming inflamed or causing itching. This causes a sharp pain at the bottom heel. It can be caused by a number of factors, such as carrying excess weight or wearing poor-quality footwear. Although plantar fasciitis treatment is usually simple, the pain it causes can be quite severe.

Inflammation of the tissue band that connects your heel to your toes is a common cause of heel discomfort. The band that connects the heel bone to the base of the toes is called Plantar Fascia. If left untreated, Plantar Fasciitis can develop into a chronic, serious condition that leaves people more susceptible to knee, back, and hip problems.

Common Symptoms

Plantar fasciitis can cause severe pain, which feels like a stabbing in the heels. This is especially noticeable during the first steps of the day. The pain usually subsides after the first few steps but can return after prolonged sitting.

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by:

Pain in the sole or the area around the heel.

Pain in the morning that is severe, especially when standing

The pain that occurs when weight bearing is prolonged

Heels swollen and stiffen up

What causes Plantar fasciitis in the body?

Plantar fascia is like a shock absorber bowstring in a normal foot. Small tears in the fascia can occur if tension and stress are increased on this bowstring. The fascia becomes irritated and inflamed by repeated stretching or tearing. This condition can cause swelling, tenderness, and pain around the heel. It can be uncomfortable to do everyday activities if the situation isn’t treated in a timely manner. In severe cases, heel surgery may be required.

A variety of factors can cause plantar fasciitis. These include:

Exercise or running excessively in athletes

Sudden weight gain

Overweight people are at greater risk

Prolonged Standing

Calf muscle tightness

Poor quality and inappropriate footwear

Flat feet are a common condition in people

High foot arches

Ages between 40 and 60 are common.

Menopausal Women

Plantar Fasciitis – Prevention and Treatment

Plantar fasciitis is a painful and frustrating condition to treat. Symptoms return when treatment stops. Home treatments, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections can cause the plantar fascia ligament to weaken and rupture. Even surgeries carry risks such as bleeding, infection, and anesthesia reactions.

In this context, electrotherapy is an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis. Electrotherapy includes Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), or light therapy, which is a convenient and comfortable way to heal plantar fasciitis.

Laser Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

LLLT produces a photochemical reaction similar to that of photosynthesis. The mitochondria are the major site of action. The correct wavelength and intensity of light are delivered to the tissue for a period that is appropriate (typically 30-60 seconds). The continuous beam is the best for analgesia, tissue repair, and anti-inflammatory effects.

Low-Level Laser Therapy is thought to promote wound healing through the release of cytokines and chemokines. It reduces the amount of time needed to close the wound and increases its mean-breaking strength. LLLT stimulates the activity and production of fibroblasts, macrophages, and leukocytes. It also increases collagen formation and promotes neovascularization. Once normal mitochondrial functions are restored by LLLT, the cell metabolism improves slowly, and the patient is back to work quickly.

Non-invasive, safe and effective treatment

Laser therapy is generally non-invasive, safe, and effective. Laser therapy is useful in the reduction and elimination of pain. Cold lasers are not as hot as surgical lasers and do not heat the tissues of the body. Cold lasers are easy to use and have a relatively short treatment duration, depending on how powerful the device is, what wavelengths it operates, and the size and shape of the area being treated. You should wear protective eyewear if you plan to look directly at the laser. Laser therapy has no serious or permanent side effects.