How To Know If You Have Plantar Fasciitis (And How To Get Rid Of It)
Dr. Doug Tumen DPM is a boardcertified podiatrist with 35 years of experience in treating tens of thousands of patients. He is a founding partner of Hudson Valley Foot Associates in Kingston, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Cum Laude, from University at Albany, New York. He received a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. His residency was performed at Veterans Administration Hospital in Chicago. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgeons- Board Certified in Foot Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Doug is the author of Ask
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mented by this condition. Over the last 30
Feet by Doug Tumen, DPM. If you've ever
years, plantar fasciitis seems to have risen to
wondered "why does my foot hurt?" or "what's going on with my foot?" this book is sure to have an answer for you. Tumen uses every chapter to delve into different issues that can arise with our feet, explaining how the issue came to be, why (if you have it) you have it, and gives honest, knowledgeable advice to help you get to the bottom of the problem and fix it for good. In other words, this book is a foot bible. The below excerpt is from his chapter on plantar fasciitis—one of the most common foot ailments out there.
the status of an epidemic or close to it. The
I am often asked what is the most common
swung your legs out of bed, stood up, and felt
painful condition we treat in our practice. My
terrible heel pain? That's a classic sign of plan-
answer is always the same: plantar fasciitis. In
tar fasciitis, which affects the thick band of
our offices, not an hour goes by without see-
connective tissue on the bottom of the foot.
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ing a patient for treatment of a painful heel.
The band (the plantar fascia) supports four
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This condition has sidelined many a profes-
layers of muscles running from the heel
sional athlete—quarterbacks Peyton Man-
through the arch of your foot to your toes.
ning, Eli Manning, and Drew Brees have all
Pain is usually felt where the plantar fascia
suffered through seasons of painful plantar
attaches to the bottom of the heel bone.
fasciitis—and it can hobble us mere mortals
When it becomes irritated and inflamed, you
too, driving out all thought except the pain
can count on the plantar fascia to speak out.
the Foot Doctor. Dr. Tumen is a regularly featured guest on Northeast Public Radio’s Medical Monday. He has published numerous articles for national magazines, newspapers, and medical publications. Dr. Tumen is an avid fitness enthusiast, having completed nine marathons, and is devoted to living and teaching a healthy lifestyle. He is a recipient of the Pride of Ulster County Award and also has served as Honorary Chairman of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Walkathon.
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and athletes to moms, seniors, and everyone in between. If you see someone limping, there is a good chance they are being tor-
good news is we have a multitude of treatments for this condition that resolve the pain. Consult your foot specialist about the best option for you, and don't let plantar fasciitis keep you out of the game. In the meantime, here are some answers to the most common questions and concerns I hear in my practice.
How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis? Have you ever woken up in the morning,
