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In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan explains that foot pain caused by plantar fasciitis is very common. The pain is at the bottom of the foot, at the heel, especially with the first steps in the morning. The treatment usually includes anti-inflammatories and local application of ice. In this video, Dr. Furlan explains some exercises for plantar fasciitis, and how to prevent the problem to become chronic. In this video Dr Furlan answers these questions:
"What is plantar fasciitis?"
"What are the symptoms of plantar fasciitis?"
"Non surgical treatment for foot pain?"
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Risk factors to develop plantar fasciitis
02:31 Ice and anti-inflammatories
02:43 How to prevent microtears
03:46 Heel spurs
04:24 Massage of plantar fascia with a roller or towel
05:13 Stretching in bed
06:21 Self massage to break down adhesions
06:38 Sleeping with a Strassburg sock
06:46 Insoles, do they work?
07:04 The proper foot wear, what kind of shoes?
07:26 Strengthening exercises
07:49 Laser, Acupuncture
07:50 Deep heat
07:51 Ultrasound
07:52 Electrotherapy
08:12 Foot injection
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Dr. Furlan would like to thank Amy Robidas, RN, for providing very helpful feedback on the scripts of this video.
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical
advice. If you think you have a condition that is
causing you pain, please consult with your doctor
to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you.
The intent of this video is only for educational
purposes.
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[@hellie_el]

honestly, this video is as good as, or better, than an actual doctor’s appointment. thank you so very much.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

This is so nice of you Hellie!

[@satyendrasinghbhadauriya594]

@@DrAndreaFurlan I am from India Hats off to You.You have given me very important information. You are also very beautiful, as much as your voice and information.

[@faseelayoonus6478]

Thank u very much for ur excellent demo and explanation.

[@shrikrishnasawant6736]

The best as usual from Dr. Andria Furline. God bless her..

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching and for writing this comment. God bless you too. Consider subscribing to this channel. I have lots of videos that you might find useful.

[@benedeksilvia3536]

Mulțumesc cu iubire și recunoștință! 🙏🥰🍀🤗🌹💖

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you

[@delingaguilar1223]

Thank you so much,Dr.Andrea. I have been learning so much from your videos. You have been a blessing tome. God bless you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are so welcome. God bless you too.

[@KelvinPariag]

Thanks for the update u made it so simple ❤

[@blkvanguard3093]

This is a great video!!

[@thressiaalexander9549]

Thank you for your time to educate us.God bless you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are very welcome

[@draganalakic374]

Amazing video ❤Thank you so much for your time and honesty 🙏❤️

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are so welcome!

[@sitimzee5817]

Thanks Dr. Your demonstrations are excellent. I shall try them.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you like them!

[@alirasheed7590]

You are wonderful . Very useful exercises.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you think so!

[@dorotagola5787]

Than you doctor.l m from Poland.I watch all videos

[@shirleymason7697]

Good and clear. Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you liked it

[@soraianunes9217]

Thank You very much for this video!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ma.ruthcelestra137]

Thanks a lot. Doc.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Most welcome!

[@hamdihassanahmed976]

Good doctor rery mach thanks

[@HuongNguyen-dw8hr]

Thank you very much for your help to do good exercises.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you like them!

[@irahada5961]

Thanks so much doctor

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Most welcome

[@LacHong3541]

Thank you so very much!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it helped!

[@peddikalpanadevi8919]

Thanks so much .very informative😊

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are so welcome!

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

Beautiful exercises

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you like them!

[@hamdihassanahmed976]

Thank yuo doctor fere good

[@papazurdo4199]

Thanks!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Dear PapaZurdo @papazurdo4199. I really appreciate the SUPER THANKS. All the best.

[@minhchau2636]

Thank you dortor

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Very welcome.

[@hannaamare3628]

Thank You so Very Munch Sister💝💝👍

[@geniahecker9268]

First time watching your videos thank you so much for the hope of a painless foot. I agree you r forthright and honest very refreshing thank you

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Genia, thank you for this kind comment.

[@maetellis1874]

Thanks so much

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You're welcome!

[@thesocialcommenter5004]

Thanks Dr. Andrea really think vedio is excellent 👍 enjoyed watching it and learning this excercises.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinahailu748]

This 's an outstanding video!Thanks a million for sharing the extraordinary teaching 👏 You deserve a million thumbs up for this video!Thanks a gain for the tips and tricks 😀 I absolutely appreciate you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ Doing an incredible job 👍 👏 😀

[@remyanambiar3524]

Very very helpful video, Thank you so much

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@amirahmaksum4652]

Thank you Dok

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Very welcome

[@fretnottrustingod5053]

Dr. Furlan, do you have videos on tendonopathy? After 2 courses of Cipro nodules were removed from tendons in my hands. Now my left hip and right arm are affected. I appreciate your teaching & your "style." 🌞🕊

[@alenselinof641]

TY!

[@believe511]

Thank you ma'am 💕

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Most welcome 😊

[@cellom.9227]

Excellent, clear and efficient explanations. The more people know about their bodies, the better for both them and the medical system. Thank you very much for this. PS: What really helped me was icing with a glass that had been kept in the freezer. A tip I got from my hairdresser !

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Cello, Thank you for this comment. Have you seen my website yet? All of my videos are organized by topics and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets that I made. You will need to sign up for a membership to access all of my materials. It is FREE to become a member. Check it out: www.doctorandreafurlan.com And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via email, social media or website. My channel and my website are for educational purposes only. For any individual medical advice, please talk to your doctor.

[@lutfunnesachowdhury8098]

So much helpful for me

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad you think so!

[@gamalhafez1388]

Good lecture

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

That is great to hear. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@krishnakulkarni2884]

Excellent

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for this comment. Have you seen my website yet? All of my videos are organized by topics and you can download all handouts, worksheets and booklets that I made. You will need to sign up for a membership to access all of my materials. It is FREE to become a member. Check it out: www.doctorandreafurlan.com And please remember that I do not give individual medical advice via email, social media or website. My channel and my website are for educational purposes only. For any individual medical advice, please talk to your doctor.

[@lutfunnesachowdhury8098]

I really like your videos thank you so much

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

So nice of you

[@user-en9qh3sx8t]

Thank you mam 🙏

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome.

[@leratomoatshe6127]

It is very good thanks very much

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔

[@ma.elenamagistrado295]

NEW SUBSCRIBER WATCHING FROM PHILIPPINES.. TY SO MUCH FOR FOR SHARING.. GODBLESS STAY SAFE ALWAYS

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks for subbing! God bless you too. I'm trying to stay safe. One day I wish to visit the Filipines. I heard it is a beatiful country.

[@naddp2454]

Thanks a lot for this helpful video. I have been suffering heel pain for 6 months.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video and writing this comment. Please share this video with your friends. I have lots of videos about chronic pain on my channel kzbin.info And don't forget to turn on the notifications 🔔 And please remember, I do not give individual medical advice via social media or email.

[@berthaz2583]

Very helpful! Thank you so much😊 I subscribed to your channel.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Awesome, thank you!

[@miriamarkie6513]

Oi Dra Andrea !! Muito boa e elucidativa a explicação do que é a fascite plantar. Deste modo os exercícios ficam mais objetivos . Já sinto melhoras . Agradeço.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Oi Miriam, que bom que gostou.

[@miriamarkie6513]

Gostei muito, Deus abençoe.

[@sandayaramani4609]

Thank you 🙏

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You’re welcome 😊

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Please help me to disseminate this video by sharing it with people that you know.

[@joysim4798]

Dr.Andrea thank you forv our reply,i will consult my Dr.🤗

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome 😊

[@jennadyan]

Thank you again Dr. Furlan for another great video. Your videos are so informative and your soft calming voice is so relaxing and wonderful. There are several on youtube that scream at you or talk much louder and makes my anxiety sky rocket. I have flat feet and plantar fasciitis and I have had the shots twice in the past and they are AWFUL! You can literally time it- you have one hour to do anything you need to do then get home and settled because once it kicks in your in for a world of pain. Though I find the next day pain worse. It's nice to see a doctor not recommend them because mine was like let's try this couple times before anything else. ha okay! Will not do that again. Thanks again Dr. Furlan. Don't mind me I'm binge watching all your videos because your awesome and I thank you so much for your hard work and taking time out of your life to make these videos for us. :)

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you Jennifer for your kind words. Please let me know if you have any suggestion of topics for a future video.

[@adiksarkissian8031]

I agree %100👍🏻🙏🏼👏🏻love you Dr. Furlan

[@tinhla318]

Thanka for vedio

[@drleelaarulkumar3683]

Wonderful, any exercises for shoulder joint

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Coming soon! Great suggestion.

[@dilshadpestonji1965]

Thanks GOD 🙏 bless you

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Same to you

[@huevuong9682]

Thanks Dr. Furlan for posting this video which can be very much helpful for those who suffer plantar fasciitis! Your personal recommendation is very honest & trustworthy!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching Hue!

[@roseri1905]

Hello. You're such a nice specialist. Can you recommend exercises for hypermobile joints?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Rose. Thank you for your kind words. That is a great suggestion. I have some patients with hypermobility syndrome and they require some special type of exercises. Yes. I think I'll take on your suggestion and do a video for that. God bless you. Stay safe.

[@mariefive5981]

Honest video! No bullshit methods like in many videos on yt

[@vasumathisuresh727]

Thanks so much for your videos, they are so informative and effective. Could you please post some videos on coccyx pain.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Vasumathi. I just posted a video about coccyx pain kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3jYZpaDnZaMpLc

[@vasumathisuresh727]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you so much

[@germaineedwards9433]

I like this video as well. Thanks for replying to me !! Keep up the good work baby !!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you too

[@onepotdishrecipe7806]

Thank you for your great video - I would love you to consider a video on mortens nureoma - keep up the good work!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion for a future video.

[@ShahzadAhmad-xu2mo]

All are good

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad to hear that

[@amylim855]

Hi Dr. Andrea, Should I use arch supports if I have flat feet? Thank you.

[@laviscreativity2870]

thankyou so much can you please suggest exercise for vericose veins.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Great suggestion! I will prepare a future video.

[@santanupatnaik963]

Absolutely fantastic explanations...I understand ma'am about this foot pain. Simple way to understand...thank u

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Glad to hear that

[@RajivSankarapillai]

Hello Dr Furlan 👋 A very informative KZbin channel and this video about Plantar fasciopathy is interesting. Btw, I am also a Physiatrist. I am from India. I am a subscriber of your channel. Thank you 🙏.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi there. I'm very happy to hear from a colleague in India.

[@RajivSankarapillai]

​@@DrAndreaFurlan👍

[@ayhammosa6852]

Thank u Dr... Pls can explane what we can do for foot numbness .in bottom of foot. And thanks u.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment. That is a good question for a future video.

[@nebojsasavic2261]

Could I use Compex Fit 3.0 electric stimulator for plantar fasciitis

[@rinagoswami3720]

Thank you so much my same problem my two lage in fekchar hip good gaidense

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

You are welcome.

[@nebojsasavic2261]

How can I use Compex Fit 3.0 electric stimulator for plantar fasciitis?

[@amylim855]

Hi Dr. Andrea, Can having flat feet make your knees hurt? Thank you.

[@nainashah7637]

Hello Dr. Andrea,I love all your videos.I have bunion on my right toe and is very painful.How to cure it? Thank you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Please see a foot doctor, or a chiropodist.

[@nikogjokaj4621]

Good luck

[@lkw5699]

I had this really bad last summer. I ended up buying new shoes, new orthotic inserts, gel heel cups. It eventually went away but sometimes comes back. Proper shoes were key to me.

[@user-dj3jf1io8u]

Few years ago I was suffering from heel pain, both heels, 2 years apart. After months of treatment such as acupuncture, ultrasound, physical stretching etc, pain had improved 50% . Then i chanced upon video about seed oil and chronic pain. Just 5 months of no seed oil and low carb diet the pain had gone

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

❤️i showed an ortho . he suggested bmeds i tookafter 2yrs!

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Please follow your doctor's advices

[@thesmitha2010]

Hi Dr many thanks fr clear explanation .I have flat foot and get pain on sides of foot..I use arch based slipper and also iam yoga teacher still I face pain. Can u suggest me exercise fr side pain of foot

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching and for giving me an idea for a future video.

[@ibrahimhossain4547]

Nice presentation. How long we will wait with these treatment?? You know only plantar fasciitis is a presentation of Spondyloarthropathy.In that case what you do for patients

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Ibrahim, the duration of treatment is dependent on many factors: how long the patient has had the symptoms, if there are other factors aggravating the plantar fascia (overweight, exaggerated physical activity, standing at work for too long, using shoes that are too soft and do not support the arch, or if the person has other inflammatory diseases like gout or other metabolic diseases like diabetes.

[@ruparkyitin]

Thanks a lot. I have not overused. I am not over weight. No high arch or flat foot. Not standing long time. No diabetes or inflammatory disease. Wearing no soft shoes. But i am having planter fascitis for nearly 8 months in Left heel. May I know left heel is commonly effected in right handed person?

[@premalathashadrach6502]

Thank you doctor for educating me on planters fasciitis because I’m suffering from it and I’m scared to go to the doctor since they asked me to take injections which I don’t like. God bless you.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching and for writing this comment. God bless you too. Consider subscribing to this channel. I have lots of videos that you might find useful.

[@lindasjurseth6168]

Thank you doctor you are the only one who has given me the best info to get rid of my plantar fasciitis. ❤

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

So nice of you. Have you seen my website?

[@judyrobas5123]

Hi dr. Nice video on plantar fascitis, is the pain also bec of age? Cause i first experience pain in the heel early 40's. Bec i am working.before long years at a restaurant that needs prolong standing but.ive.noticed. pain is already gone. But i appreciate your video your regimen your practices for the heel you know it.might come back , well i hope not. Thanks dr.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you Judy.

[@jainammagilbert2563]

Hi Dri Andra

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi!

[@baerbelkirstein714]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Hi Dr. Furlan. I found you on youtube a couple of weeks ago and love the way you explain everything in detail. I am 81 years young, do stretching, work with 3 pounds weights every day and walk. Both my knees are quite painful. Also the front of my feet and toes feel numb, although if I touch them they do not feel numb. I massage my feet everyday, I have epsom salt bath 2/3 times a week, take Vitamin D, Magnesium, Tumeric, zinc, chromium and Vit. C, B 6 every day and because I am vegetarian I take B 12 once a week. I eat very healthy but I do love sweets, mostly cakes I bake myself with white flour. I tried gluten free but it just is not the same. I have included in my daily routing many of your excercises. I would very much appreciate if you could recommend an excercise for my painful feet. Thank you so very much.

[@kahkashaanjum3469]

Hellp maam can u suggest any exersices for the person who have difficulty in climbing stairs and problem in getting up from floor.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Hi Kahkasha, my next video is about stairs exercises, for balance and strength.

[@judyrobas5123]

I am a bit rattled what to start and how to start doing your exercises bec its too many to.learn 😄😄😄😄. I cant memorize all of it. But sometimes when i watched you i follow you at.once.but again, i dont have.yet the socks you told.me. im at home so i am just wearing slippers and sometimes im.off to bed im doing without anything on my feet. But i still follow. 😀

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching Judy.

[@rachaelsun7798]

Hello.Dr. this plantar fasciitis also i had gone through both feet. I received injections both feet in 2018.

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for sharing.

[@mannerfullhuman8800]

*Hello dr, I have planter faciitis for 4 months , whenever I stretch my foot my left feet hurts alot because many years back my left feet twisted and legament pulled near ankle plz advise me how can i do stretching exercises?*

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

It is really important that you see a physiotherapist. The physiotherapist will examine your specific situation and tell you what you can and cannot do. These videos are for educational purposes only. Now that you are more knowledgeable about your condition and the types of exercises you could be doing, it will be much easier for you to discuss with your physiotherapist. You will understand what they are saying, and why they are recommending one exercise and not the other one. I think that patients who are more knowledgeable about their options are much better to adhere to the treatment recommendations. That is the ultimate goal of these videos, that you can discuss with your health care professional and be a partner in the decisions.

[@mannerfullhuman8800]

@@DrAndreaFurlan *Thank you so much dr for the guidance ️ , I will definitely consult with the physiotherapist so kind of you☺️*

[@cnau3031]

What is the same of the shoes to sleep at night?

[@cnau3031]

Name, not same

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

the name of the socks to prevent plantar fascia shortening is Strassburg socks

[@mariebernardinis8120]

Quels exercices pour le syndrome de morton à mon pied droit. En vous remerciant M L . B.

[@veronicacruz7872]

Dr Andrea, what do you think about Birkenstocks? Are good for health? Tha k you 😚

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

I only use Birkenstocks all the time. I have arthritis in my foot and it is the only sandals that do not let the bones on my feet to move and rub against each other. If I wear something soft, my foot pain comes back with vengeance.

[@veronicacruz7872]

@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you so much! Greetings from México 🇲🇽 💕

[@gtuttle4]

Great video! I'm 71 years old and have flat feet. I steel play soccer once a week. Does all your information in this video apply to a person with flat feet and how long before I can play soccer again if I do proper exercises?

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

After twoyears my legs hav bcm weak!i can't walk properly!plpl help

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment

[@ShahzadAhmad-xu2mo]

Mam make short vedio

[@caelislilia]

5,15❤️

[@denisesavannah2023]

Thank you for this great video my old chiropractor said the same thing you said. That cortisone shots dont help plantar fasciitis . He has a special tool he uses to break up the scar tissue. I am not sure why my foot doctor pudhes cortisone shots. All you could do is stretch and ice again thank you ! 😊😊

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thanks for sharing

[@mohsenshakhsikhazeni8241]

👏👏👏👍

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

Likd yur presentaion❤️givn a like

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Many thanks

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

Iam 64 yrsold!aretd prof

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment

[@jayadama1301]

Dr.Furlan what is plantar fasciitis?

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

Kindly kindly help m

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Please talk to your doctor

[@madhavivirkar5419]

Remedy for pin inching senses in front

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for watching the video.

[@ShahzadAhmad-xu2mo]

Please make short more time spent

[@SailendraNarayanTripathy]

Gm!u grt

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

Thank you for your comment

[@najialani3121]

maybe sretching increase the microtears and maximize the problem.

[@huda5309]

💐💐💐💐💐💐💐😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🙏🏻

[@DrAndreaFurlan]

👍

[@valentinchiriac9117]

She has zero idea about it. Term confusions big time.