Plantar Fasciitis - in Nursing, Can be a Debilitating Condition
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that affects millions of people each year.
If you're a nurse and you suffer from plantar fasciitis, you know how debilitating the condition can be.
The good news is that there are plenty of nursing shoes on the market that may help relieve the pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
If you have not seen a doctor about what you suspect is plantar fasciitis, you should consider meeting with a doctor to gain his diagnosis and recommendations.
I found an excellent article that discusses the Bad Habits That Are Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse, written by the Metairie Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. The article recommends that you get a diagnosis from your doctor as early as possible. In summary, the article lists habits that can worsen your plantar fasciitis:
- Staying overweight
- sitting or standing for long periods
- wearing inappropriate shoes
- and much more
I suggest you read this article and then when you meet with your doctor you will be able to discuss the pains that you have been feeling, what has worked to reduce the pain and what has not worked. This will help the doctor to understand your situation and to prescribe a treatment that would be customized for your situation.
Even though these articles and videos are informative, they are not diagnostic - you should still see a doctor for an exam, medical diagnosis and treatment plan.
In this blog post, we will give tips on how to choose the right shoes for you!
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that causes heel pain. It occurs when the plantar fascia—the band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot—becomes inflamed or torn.
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition, particularly among runners, but it can affect anyone.
If you have plantar fasciitis, you may experience heel pain when you first get out of bed in the morning or after long periods of sitting. The pain may also worsen after extended periods of standing or walking.
Video on the Type of Shoes You Should Wear with Plantar Fasciitis by Bob and Brad:
This video is an easy to follow and understand explanation on how to choose the proper shoe to wear with plantar fasciitis. The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words", well, I think a video is worth even more! Great video!
Nursing Shoes for Women with Plantar Fasciitis
There are plenty of nursing shoes on the market that are designed to provide relief from plantar fasciitis. When choosing a pair of nursing shoes for plantar fasciitis, it's important to look for a shoe that has
- good arch support and cushioning
- shoes should bend at the toe but not in the center of the shoe
- shoes should have a stiff heel counter
- shoes should be difficult to wring (twist)
You will also want to make sure that the shoe is comfortable and lightweight.
Information about Plantar Fasciitis
"Bad Habits That Are Making Your Plantar Fasciitis Worse" is an excellent article that covers many aspects of plantar fasciitis. It is written by the Intermountain Foot & Ankle Associates. In summary, the blog states ways to alleviate pain from plantar fasciitis:
- replace your shoes every 300-500 miles
- buy new shoes in the late afternoon, your feet are typically swollen then
- get a professional fitting so you select the correct size
- wear socks with your shoes - maybe even support socks
- if wearing orthotics, remove the insole
- and much more!
This article is one of the best, most detailed and understandable articles that I have read on shoes and plantar fasciitis. I highly recommend you give it a read for yourself to get more information!
Conclusion:
If you're a nurse suffering from plantar fasciitis, there are plenty of nursing shoes on the market that can help relieve your pain. When choosing a pair of nursing shoes, look for a shoe with good arch support and cushioning.
You'll also want to make sure that the shoe is comfortable and lightweight.
We hope this blog post has helped you learn more about plantar fasciitis and how to choose the best nursing shoes to reduce your pain.
Thank you for being a nurse and all the care that you provide to your patients!
As you can see, there are several suggestions, each with its own pros and cons. Selecting which shoe is best for you is up to you and your doctor. You may start out with one type and then, switch to another.
Remember, this is not medical advise or to be used for a medical diagnosis - just words for thought!
Bless you!
Annie, Founder of AnniesAnswers.com
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