KNOW YOUR INJURY:

Plantar Fasciitis

KNOW YOUR INJURY:

Plantar Fasciitis

KNOW YOUR INJURY:

Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a tough connective tissue that joins your heel to the ball of your foot. This tissue helps support the arch of your foot by absorbing impact when performing activities like walking, jumping or landing.

The condition is usually ‘chronic’ in nature, meaning that it can often persist for a long time, especially if it is not managed correctly. Acute flare ups may seem like a sudden injury or tear but have most likely occurred over a long period of overuse and subtle repetitive strain.

Repetitive strain to this tough supportive tissue can start to cause minor tears, and over time can result in loss of mobility, strength and proprioceptive function.

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?

One of the most common causes of plantar fasciitis is tight calves. If there is a lack of mobility in the ankles, extra strain will be placed on the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is not very flexible and will begin to tear away from its attachment at the heel.

Initially, the repetitive microtears may not be felt as pain but if one does not rest, heal and adapt, degeneration occurs and the tissue can become 'sick'.

Other factors which may place strain on the fascia would be a lack of conditioning to specific training regimes, equipment and surfaces, such as hill running, new shoes or changing from track to grass.

The two foot-type extremes, over pronation (flat feet) and supination (high arches) as well as balance and leg muscle weakness can all predispose the tendon to compensatory strain.

Over-time, a chronic syndrome develops that affects the entire lower kinematic chain from your low back to your foot and ankle. This becomes very challenging to treat and requires a management protocol that focuses not only on the area of pain but on the entire lower kinematic chain as a biomechanical unit.

The common anecdote of a car's wheel alignment applies well in this case. The 'imbalanced' wheel takes extra strain with use and eventually will wear out faster than the others. You can replace the wheel, but unless you fix the cause of the problem, the new wheel is still going to wear out. Over time, other parts of the car begin to compensate and take strain and eventually you are left with a complicated syndrome that requires a holistic recovery approach, focusing on the full kinematic chain from the hip to the foot.

3 STEP DIAGNOSIS

We've put together a 3 Step Self-Examination Quiz to help you figure out if you might have have Plantar Fasciitis. 

What are the risk factors for Plantar Fasciitis?

Age: Plantar fasciitis is more prevalent as you age, particularly in adults between 40 and 60 years old.

High Impacts Sports: Plantar fasciitis is a load related injury and is more likely in athletes who are often running, squatting or bouncing on their toes.

Physical Makeup or Gait: The mechanics of your foot, such as having flat feet, high arches or your walking pattern can affect the distribution of weight on your feet, and can cause additional stress on the tissue.

How do I prevent Plantar Fasciitis?

Focusing on the full kinematic chain through consistent, controlled eccentric exercises are your best defense!

The ZlaantBoard and Circuit (included in the box) follows a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that incorporates these findings, focussing on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.

By incorporating the ZlaantBoard into your daily warm up routine, we will help you to recover, prevent, perform and GET BACK OUT THERE!


If you believe you’re suffering from Plantar Fasciitis but have not yet received a formal diagnosis, we advise that you visit your chiropractor or healthcare practitioner to confirm your condition and rule out any more serious conditions that may be contributing to your symptoms.



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What is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a tough connective tissue that joins your heel to the ball of your foot. This tissue helps support the arch of your foot by absorbing impact when performing activities like walking, jumping or landing.

The condition is usually ‘chronic’ in nature, meaning that it can often persist for a long time, especially if it is not managed correctly. Acute flare ups may seem like a sudden injury or tear but have most likely occurred over a long period of overuse and subtle repetitive strain.

Repetitive strain to this tough supportive tissue can start to cause minor tears, and over time can result in loss of mobility, strength and proprioceptive function.

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

The plantar fascia is a tough connective tissue that joins your heel to the ball of your foot. This tissue helps support the arch of your foot by absorbing impact when performing activities like walking, jumping or landing.

The condition is usually ‘chronic’ in nature, meaning that it can often persist for a long time, especially if it is not managed correctly. Acute flare ups may seem like a sudden injury or tear but have most likely occurred over a long period of overuse and subtle repetitive strain.

Repetitive strain to this tough supportive tissue can start to cause minor tears, and over time can result in loss of mobility, strength and proprioceptive function.

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?

One of the most common causes of plantar fasciitis is tight calves. If there is a lack of mobility in the ankles, extra strain will be placed on the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is not very flexible and will begin to tear away from its attachment at the heel.

Initially, the repetitive microtears may not be felt as pain but if one does not rest, heal and adapt, degeneration occurs and the tissue can become 'sick'.

Other factors which may place strain on the fascia would be a lack of conditioning to specific training regimes, equipment and surfaces, such as hill running, new shoes or changing from track to grass.

The two foot-type extremes, over pronation (flat feet) and supination (high arches) as well as balance and leg muscle weakness can all predispose the tendon to compensatory strain.

Over-time, a chronic syndrome develops that affects the entire lower kinematic chain from your low back to your foot and ankle. This becomes very challenging to treat and requires a management protocol that focuses not only on the area of pain but on the entire lower kinematic chain as a biomechanical unit.

The common anecdote of a car's wheel alignment applies well in this case. The 'imbalanced' wheel takes extra strain with use and eventually will wear out faster than the others. You can replace the wheel, but unless you fix the cause of the problem, the new wheel is still going to wear out. Over time, other parts of the car begin to compensate and take strain and eventually you are left with a complicated syndrome that requires a holistic recovery approach, focusing on the full kinematic chain from the hip to the foot.

What causes Plantar Fasciitis?

One of the most common causes of plantar fasciitis is tight calves. If there is a lack of mobility in the ankles, extra strain will be placed on the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is not very flexible and will begin to tear away from its attachment at the heel.

Initially, the repetitive microtears may not be felt as pain but if one does not rest, heal and adapt, degeneration occurs and the tissue can become 'sick'.

Other factors which may place strain on the fascia would be a lack of conditioning to specific training regimes, equipment and surfaces, such as hill running, new shoes or changing from track to grass.

The two foot-type extremes, over pronation (flat feet) and supination (high arches) as well as balance and leg muscle weakness can all predispose the tendon to compensatory strain.

Over-time, a chronic syndrome develops that affects the entire lower kinematic chain from your low back to your foot and ankle. This becomes very challenging to treat and requires a management protocol that focuses not only on the area of pain but on the entire lower kinematic chain as a biomechanical unit.

The common anecdote of a car's wheel alignment applies well in this case. The 'imbalanced' wheel takes extra strain with use and eventually will wear out faster than the others. You can replace the wheel, but unless you fix the cause of the problem, the new wheel is still going to wear out. Over time, other parts of the car begin to compensate and take strain and eventually you are left with a complicated syndrome that requires a holistic recovery approach, focusing on the full kinematic chain from the hip to the foot.

3 STEP DIAGNOSIS

We've put together a 3 Step Self-Examination Quiz to help you figure out if you might have Plantar Fasciitis. 

3 STEP DIAGNOSIS

We've put together a 3 Step Self-Examination Quiz to help you figure out if you might have Plantar Fasciitis. 

What are the risk factors for Plantar Fasciitis?

Age: Plantar fasciitis is more prevalent as you age, particularly in adults between 40 and 60 years old.

High Impacts Sports: Plantar fasciitis is a load related injury and is more likely in athletes who are often running, squatting or bouncing on their toes.

Physical Makeup or Gait: The mechanics of your foot, such as having flat feet, high arches or your walking pattern can affect the distribution of weight on your feet, and can cause additional stress on the tissue.

What are the risk factors for Plantar Fasciitis?

Age: Plantar fasciitis is more prevalent as you age, particularly in adults between 40 and 60 years old.

High Impacts Sports: Plantar fasciitis is a load related injury and is more likely in athletes who are often running, squatting or bouncing on their toes.

Physical Makeup or Gait: The mechanics of your foot, such as having flat feet, high arches or your walking pattern can affect the distribution of weight on your feet, and can cause additional stress on the tissue.

How do I prevent Plantar Fasciitis?

Focusing on the full kinematic chain through consistent, controlled eccentric exercises is your best defense!

The ZlaantBoard and Circuit (included in the box) follows a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that incorporates these findings, focussing on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.

By incorporating the ZlaantBoard into your daily warm up routine, we will help you to recover, prevent, perform and GET BACK OUT THERE!

How do I prevent Plantar Fasciitis?

Focusing on the full kinematic chain through consistent, controlled eccentric exercises is your best defense!

The ZlaantBoard and Circuit (included in the box) follows a dynamic, yet simple, daily exercise routine that incorporates these findings, focussing on quality of movement as well as strength and mobility, through a range of proprioceptive exercises that target the lower kinematic chain.

By incorporating the ZlaantBoard into your daily warm up routine, we will help you to recover, prevent, perform and GET BACK OUT THERE!


If you believe you’re suffering from Plantar Fasciitis but have not yet received a formal diagnosis, we advise that you visit your chiropractor or healthcare practitioner to confirm your condition and rule out any more serious conditions that may be contributing to your symptoms.



If you believe you’re suffering from Plantar Fasciitis but have not yet received a formal diagnosis, we advise that you visit your chiropractor or healthcare practitioner to confirm your condition and rule out any more serious conditions that may be contributing to your symptoms.



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