PLANTAR FASCIITIS TREATMENT

AT HOME INSTRUCTIONS

• Ice the affected heel or heels two times per day for 20 minutes.  

• Perform the following stretching exercises at home two times per day.  Each stretch should be held for 1½ - 2 minutes and performed in sets of three, (Perform as demonstrated in clinic – no bouncing). 

Ø      Towel stretch before getting out of bed in the morning. 

Ø      Calf stretch with knee extended and foot flat

Ø      Calf stretch with knee flexed and foot flat

• Wear the Alimed inserts in the appropriate shoegear at all times while on feet.  DO NOT go barefoot.  Appropriate shoegear would be shoes which accept an insert and have a soft rubber heel for shock absorption (i.e. New Balance Running Shoes, and Rockport or Ecco Dress Shoes).   

• Decrease all heel impact activities such as excessive walking, jogging, or treadmill use.  Substitute exercising in the form of non-impact activities to include swimming, biking, the use of a stationary bike, rowing, Nordic Track ski machine, Stairmaster, Stairclimber, and elliptical trainer are acceptable.  

• Take the prescribed anti-inflammatory medication as directed.  Stop taking the medication and contact the clinic if any problems develop. 

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ALIMEDS (Over the counter inserts)

OBTAIN AT: 

R.J.’s Shoe Repair

13913 Aldrich Avenue South

Burnsville, MN

(952-882-1990)

(Located in Marketplace Mall – North corner by Michael’s Crafts)

OR

CVS Pharmacy – (Lakeville location only – Please ask pharmacist)

17665 Kenwood Trails

Lakeville, MN

(952-435-3784)

(Located in Southfork Center – near 1-35 & County Rd 50)

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Note:  If the Alimeds are beneficial, custom-molded arch supports, (Orthotics), can be casted/scanned for in our office.  Coverage for orthotics varies with each insurance plan.  Orthotics may be purchased outright, also.  Please inquire with our office for further details.