Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX
Plantar fasciitis can cause sharp or aching pain along the bottom of the heel or foot, often making walking, standing, exercise, and daily activities uncomfortable. Bridge Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX provides individualized physical therapy to improve foot and ankle mobility, strength, movement, and tolerance for activity.
Treatment may include foot and calf mobility exercises, progressive strengthening, gait and balance training, activity modification, and gradual return to desired activities based on your symptoms and goals. Bridge Physical Therapy also serves patients from Plano, McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Little Elm, The Colony, Celina, and surrounding Collin County communities.
Symptoms & Limitations
Plantar fasciitis commonly causes pain along the bottom of the heel or foot. Symptoms may be especially noticeable with the first steps after waking or after prolonged periods of sitting.
Evaluation
Your therapist assesses foot and ankle mobility, calf flexibility, strength, gait, balance, and activity-related movement patterns.
Treatment
Treatment may include calf and foot mobility, strengthening, gait training, activity modification, and progressive exercises designed to improve the foot's ability to tolerate loading.
FAQ
What does plantar fasciitis feel like?
It commonly causes sharp or aching pain around the bottom of the heel.
Why does plantar fasciitis hurt in the morning?
Pain may be more noticeable with the first steps after rest.
Can physical therapy help plantar fasciitis?
Yes. Therapy can address mobility, strength, loading, and movement factors.
Should I stop exercising?
Activity may need to be modified rather than stopped completely.