Plantar Fasciitis
Musculoskeletal Disorders Saritha•Gender: Female•Age: 38 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Sharp, stabbing pain under the heel during the first steps in the morning
- Pain worsening after standing for long periods or rising from sitting
- Dull ache in the foot arch by evening
- Altered gait to avoid putting weight on the painful heel
Clinical Assessment
Suffered from chronic heel pain for a year. Cortisone injection provided temporary relief for 3 weeks, followed by recurrence of symptoms.
Diagnostic Investigations: Ultrasound of the foot confirming thickening of the plantar fascia insertion at 5.5 mm.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Aimed at relieving tendon insertion inflammation and restoring elasticity to the plantar fascia ligament.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ruta Graveolens and Calcarea Fluorica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Avoiding walking barefoot, wearing supportive footwear with arch support, calf stretching, and rolling the foot over a frozen water bottle.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Complete resolution of stabbing morning heel pain
- Normal gait restored without limping
- Significant improvement in standing and walking tolerance
- Sustained improvement during follow-up with normal fascia thickness
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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