Name: Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Brand: Gotham Footcare
Rating: 5.0 (292 reviews)

Pain in the arch and heel is very common, affecting nearly 2 million Americans each year.

Miguel Cunha, DPM, and the physicians at Gotham Footcare can treat patients in Downtown, Midtown, and the surrounding areas of greater Manhattan in New York. Get your foot care today!

What causes arch and heel pain?

There are many causes for arch and heel pain also known as Plantar Fasciitis. They range from simple mechanical issues to complex metabolic diseases.

One of the most common reasons for Plantar Fasciitis is faulty foot structure. For example, flat feet or high-arched feet, wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces, or even obesity can cause arch and heel pain. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, arthritis, or a stress fracture can all be contributing factors for heel pain.

Because there are many different causes, it is recommended that if you are suffering from symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis New York City patients contact Gotham Footcare, so that we may properly evaluate your condition, diagnose its exact cause, and provide you the best treatment.

What is plantar fasciitis?

The most common complaint for heel pain is plantar fasciitis, a condition that affects the bottom of the foot.

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes. In this condition, the fascia first becomes irritated and then inflamed, resulting in heel pain. Morning pain and pain after periods of rest are characteristic and can progress to pain all the time. As the pain worsens, the heel can hurt even while not weight-bearing.

What is the treatment for heel pain?

Most people suffering from heel pain recover with conservative non-surgical treatments. At Gotham Footcare the following techniques can be used for treating heel pain.

Plantar Fascia-Specific Stretching Techniques.
Anti-Inflammatory Medication.
Physical therapy including the Graston Technique to calm the inflammatory process.
Recommended shoe gear (both dress and athletic) that we individually match each patient’s foot type, body type, and activities.
Custom orthotic devices are made using a state-of-the-art laser scanner. These devices are made to fit either your dress or athletic shoes to help distribute pressure across your feet more evenly and correct the underlying structural abnormalities.
In some cases, injection therapy is used to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

What happens if conservative treatment fails?

Gotham Footcare offers the latest minimally invasive surgical treatments, and strives to provide the best plantar fasciitis treatments New York City has to offer.

Three of the latest and most effective non-surgical and minimally invasive techniques include Shockwave Therapy also known as EPAT® (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology), Tenex, and Regenerative Medicine injections.

EPAT

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Regenerative Medicine

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Minimally Invasive Tendon Repair

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Your First Step to Getting Better

At Gotham Footcare in NYC, we strive at recognizing your individual needs and desired outcomes while formulating an effective and personalized treatment plan with the highest quality care available.

What sets Gotham Footcare apart from other podiatry offices is our dedication to providing you with the education you need to make well-informed decisions regarding your care. Regardless of what your foot and ankle trouble may be, at Gotham Footcare our team will work tirelessly to help you feel better. At Gotham Footcare, we help you put your best foot forward.

PLANTAR FASCIITIS (ARCH PAIN/HEEL PAIN) SPECIALISTSIn New York City

What causes arch and heel pain?

What is plantar fasciitis?

What is the treatment for heel pain?

What happens if conservative treatment fails?

EPAT

Regenerative Medicine

Minimally Invasive Tendon Repair

Your First Step to Getting Better