Condition: Plantar fasciitis. Inflammation of the plantar fascia (fibrous band that supports the arch of the foot) resulting in pain at the heel with eventual heel spur formation.
Treatment: Ultrasound/galvanic current, special taping and prescription lightweight semi-flexible orthotics with spur pad. Wear stiff dress/hiking/biking shoes that do not bend. Do not stretch calves until condition is eliminated. Strengthen muscles of arch to reduce stress on plantar fascia.
Treatment: Raise heels with heel lifts. Treat with galvanic current and do not stretch while the condition is present. Do not run. It is OK to bike, but without toe straps.
Treatment: Stretch calves two different ways. Eliminate pronation if present with varus wedged lightweight flexible orthotics. Strengthen front shin muscles by walking with toes in the air or using toe straps on bike and lifting against straps on upstroke.
Treatment: Stretch quads while standing. Correct abnormal pronation with straight lasted shoes and/or semi-rigid orthotics with varus wedges. Bike at least three times per week with toe straps at 80 r.p.m. with low resistance (15 degree bend in knee at bottom of arc).
Treatment: Stretch and strengthen iliotibial band two different ways. Correct abnormal supination with valgus wedged flexible orthotics. Bike at least three times per week with straps at 80 r.p.m. with low resistance.
Treatment: Diagnosis with x-ray of lower back. Pelvic tilts (ten for each mile). Hamstring stretches. Chiropractic manipulation of the lumbar vertebra. Specific one-sided bending exercises to correct muscle imbalance.
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