Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a ligament that supports your foot’s arch. There are several different ways to manage and treat the condition, both surgical and non-surgical. In some cases, wearing custom orthotics for plantar fasciitis can help.
In general, plantar fasciitis develops through overuse of your foot. You can inflame the plantar fascia through a number of activities, like sports. You are more likely to develop plantar fasciitis if:
Before talking with you about orthotics for plantar fasciitis, Dr. Aziz will ask you questions in order to determine which activities could have contributed to you developing the condition. This information will help your orthotics to be tailored to your feet more perfectly, and will match with your lifestyle. Understanding how you developed plantar fasciitis can also help you to avoid it worsening or returning in the future.
