WIth plantar fasciitis, some people will talk about pain first thing in the morning, after a long drive and first putting weight down on the foot, and sitting down for a while and then getting back up again. This is termed post static dyskinesia. The reasoning behind this when at rest, the plantar fascia and your calf muscles are at rest as well. They are plantarflexed (pointing in the downward position). They are relaxed. When you go to bear weight or take those first few steps they are now being used and this is what causes the pain. One of the goals to prevent this pain from happening can be used with such a device called a night splint. The night splints can be worn while sleeping and while sitting down. They help in stretching the plantar fascia and the calf muscles. They put your foot and your leg in the dorsiflexed position (pointing up). Also a massage of the plantar fascia and a stretch before putting any weight down on the foot after a long period of inactivity can also help you out.
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Chad Friedman, DPM
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