Health Blog Category: pre-hab
What You Need to Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Don’t let this common condition keep you off your feet!
Have you noticed a sharp, stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, especially after a period of activity? It’s likely plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain, particularly among active adults. While plantar fasciitis is painful, the physiotherapists at Equilibrium can help find a treatment solution that works for you.
If you’re experiencing plantar fasciitis, you’re in good company: Researchers estimate it affects around 10% of the general population, with most of those patients being active adults.
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Are you in need of surgery in the near future? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport that puts you at risk of injury? Are your muscles and joints simply not what they used to be, becoming frail and weak? If you identify with any of these scenarios, you should consider preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab.”
Pre-hab is a form of physiotherapy that conditions the body to help it heal quicker after surgery, speed up recovery processes, and prevent injuries from occurring.
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