planters fasciitis info?

[newbie]

so, I tried searching this on the threads and found nothing relating directly to this. As a result of overtraining, and wearing alot of sandals, and swimming alot with fins i've apparently developed a condition in my feet called planters fasciitis. The doc says it can become chronic and return with ease when not taken care of. My question is: has anyone current or ex SF experienced this condition during or after the Q course? Is it something that prevents me, medically, from remaining in training if it appears?
My recruiter doesn't seem to know anything about it. Any help/ suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated.
Not trying to bitch about it too much, just searching for more info on the injury.

Thanks for your time.

 

[Polar Bear]

Does not need multiple post in different threads...Merged

In the dictionary under redundant the definition says redundant

 

[newbie]

sorry about that. my screen name says it all. Tried to delete the other ones before anyone noticed.

 

[Chopstick]

Im not military and therefore not special in anyway..but I did have achilles tendonitis along with plantar fasciitis and I can attest to how painful it can be. I saw my orthopedic surgeon who prescribed physical therapy. I went to PT three times a week for 8 weeks which involved exercises, ultrasound therapy and electrophoresis therapy. I also had to wear a night splint for about 12 weeks to prevent "foot drop" which just aggravates the plantar fascia. I tried orthotics but they didnt help..ended up switching to Asics motion control runners which helped alot. I still sometimes have to wear that splint when I feel the symptoms coming back at times.
Good luck to you..as I said I know how painful this condition can be.

 

[car]

I've seen a pretty good noumber of Soldiers separated due to plantar fasciitis. A couple of really good troops of mine in the 82nd were sent home kicking and screaming.

 

[Tyrant]

has anyone current or ex SF experienced this condition during or after the Q course?

Yes

Is it something that prevents me, medically, from remaining in training if it appears?

As long as you dont quit, you will be good to go.


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[newbie]

Thanks for the input. I appreciate the info.

 

[digrar]

I had a pretty painful dose of PF last year. Orthotics have sorted me out, but it still took a good few months to come good.

 

[txpj007]

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lmfao! i didnt know that existed! my captain is gonna be pissed next time he asks me a stupid question and its gonna be totally worth it

 

[QC]

A yoga pose called The Pidgeon got me out of it as I contracted it after some hefty running. Check it out, it's not the single leg pose but the simple two legged one. It restretches the underside of your foot. I still do it now and then as past of a warm up routine.

 

[Fl_Ag]

I'm tracking that this thread is nearly 9 years old, and I'm prefacing that I am not SF/SOF, but I developed some pretty severe plantar fasciitis while deployed (I was waking up at 0330 to run my face off every morning before 0530 showtime). I'm hoping if someone searches, maybe this consolidates a few possible fix actions. The cause was overtraining as that routine lasted about 2-3 weeks before crippling plantar fasciitis. I could hardly walk for a couple of days - it was excruciating.

I began wearing compression socks every night as I slept, similar to these: https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasc...-spons&keywords=plantar+fasciitis+socks&psc=1

Super fashionable, I know. If you have those thin workout bands, I have a friend who wraps his foot with them as a compress for the same effect. I got myself a rubber lacrosse ball and anytime I woke up overnight, every morning pre-workout, after every run, and every evening, I would spend about 1-2 minutes rolling out my plantar tendon on each foot. Throughout the day I would take a few minutes for a standing calf stretch that also stretches the plantar tendon. Lastly, I would often practice finning on most days, after which I would grab and pull up on each fin while still in the water to stretch the tendon for about 60 seconds per foot.

About a year and a half later, I still deal with the pain each morning for at least a few minutes. I carry that stupid lacrosse ball in my gym back and I roll out my plantar tendon after every run.

That is what worked for me.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I've been dealing with it off and on for years. Similar to @Fl_Ag I use the compression socks and lax ball for temporary relief. Seems that anytime I do a workout that results in the calves being sore the next day, I get some short term relief, usually tons of step ups combined with sprints wearing body armor.

Early mornings or walking after an extended period of time at a desk tend to suck!

 

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[DocIllinois]

I'm tracking that this thread is nearly 9 years old, and I'm prefacing that I am not SF/SOF, but I developed some pretty severe plantar fasciitis while deployed (I was waking up at 0330 to run my face off every morning before 0530 showtime). I'm hoping if someone searches, maybe this consolidates a few possible fix actions. The cause was overtraining as that routine lasted about 2-3 weeks before crippling plantar fasciitis. I could hardly walk for a couple of days - it was excruciating.

I began wearing compression socks every night as I slept, similar to these: https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasc...-spons&keywords=plantar+fasciitis+socks&psc=1

Super fashionable, I know. If you have those thin workout bands, I have a friend who wraps his foot with them as a compress for the same effect. I got myself a rubber lacrosse ball and anytime I woke up overnight, every morning pre-workout, after every run, and every evening, I would spend about 1-2 minutes rolling out my plantar tendon on each foot. Throughout the day I would take a few minutes for a standing calf stretch that also stretches the plantar tendon. Lastly, I would often practice finning on most days, after which I would grab and pull up on each fin while still in the water to stretch the tendon for about 60 seconds per foot.

About a year and a half later, I still deal with the pain each morning for at least a few minutes. I carry that stupid lacrosse ball in my gym back and I roll out my plantar tendon after every run.

That is what worked for me.

I've been dealing with it off and on for years. Similar to @Fl_Ag I use the compression socks and lax ball for temporary relief. Seems that anytime I do a workout that results in the calves being sore the next day, I get some short term relief, usually tons of step ups combined with sprints wearing body armor.

Early mornings or walking after an extended period of time at a desk tend to suck!

I'm sorry to hear that this issue became so severe, @Fl_Ag ! The rich sensory innervation of feet can certainly make inflammation pain exquisite.

Have either of you consulted a DPM? I'd recommend consulting one for an accurate analysis of the issue. Dealing with PF for any longer than 6 months means there is some factor(s) causing such a frequent reoccurrence of pain which should be addressed.

Assuming the techniques mentioned are the limits of your self treatment thus far, there are a host of well supported things a Podiatrist can do for more lasting, or permanent, relief. Among these are custom orthotics construction, steroid treatment, specific footwear type recommendations, referral to a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist to analyze and correct gait if needed, even weight loss guidance if that may be a factor.

As with any ligament, the longer one goes with periodically straining and inflaming it, the harder the pain is to ultimately address, the more it may affect the function of structures around it, and the closer to more aggressive interventions you get for pain reduction or repair.


(This information is not intended as diagnosis or treatment. Any liability for the decisions made based on this information is disclaimed.)

 

[CQB]

I had a case of PF and a physiotherapist recommended taping to give the tendon a bit of a rest. The taping consisted of a layer of appropriately strong tape placed at the heel and the ball of the foot at a 90 degree angle to your direction of travel. The next step is to then tape from the arch of the foot to the outer edge, with each consecutive tape at a little more of an angle, in a fan pattern. Then finish with another layer at 90 degrees to anchor it. What this does is prevent the foot from flexing as it now resembles a cupped hand. This will give the foot at bit of a rest as it can't flex due to the tape.

 

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[Fl_Ag]

I didn't foresee this thread resurrecting the way it did. @Red Flag 1, that's a pretty phenomenal turnaround. I just reached out to my POC at flight med about being referred to a Podiatrist since I'm fairly certain we don't have one at our Med Group. @DocIllinois, thanks for taking the time to address the issue.

 

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[digrar]

I had a pretty painful dose of PF last year. Orthotics have sorted me out, but it still took a good few months to come good.

9 years on, I've had a couple of sets of Podiatrist crafted orthotics. I wear them at work, my feet haven't had a relapse since. If I have a long break from work, I'm generally really looking forward to getting back into my boots and having a bit of added support.

 

[tpeterson1959]

Sleep with your feet hanging off the end of the bed.

I developed debilitating PF in the mid '80s. I went through orthotics, massages, and finally injections (much worse that you can imagine). And then about five years after getting out of the military, an doctor friend suggested that I sleep with my feet hanging off the end of the bed. Within about four weeks, the pain was completely gone and I was back to being able to hike and run. I've since suggested this to others I know who suffered from PF and they agree it's a simple miracle cure.