Plantar Fasciitis causes problems for another NFL player

Defensive tackle Tank Johnson sat out for a second game last Sunday due to Plantar Fasciitis. The injury first flared up on Sunday, September 27th, 2009 and has kept Johnson out of the games and practices since then. The cause of the injury has not been disclosed, but the nature of Johnson’s job as an NFL player certainly contributes to his condition. The repetitious movements and weight shifts typical of an NFL lineman must be endured by the plantar fascia and can cause the tissue to become irritated and inflamed.
This is the second player to suffer from Plantar Fasciitis in the past two weeks. Is this an injury we will be seeing more frequently this season? Coaches, parents, and athletes should take the appropriate precautions to make sure a player’s feet are in top condition. Making sure shoes are appropriately supportive, protective, and correctly fitting is the first place to start. Extra arch support inserts might be a wise choice for the players with flat feet or weak ankles. Regular check ups ensure the feet are kept strong and healthy which will help keep the team running smoothly.
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Giant Hobbled by Plantar Fasciitis

Eli Manning, quarterback of the New York Giants, was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is caused when the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of the foot, the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed. Symptoms include severe stabbing, burning, or aching sensations in the bottom of the foot and/or in the heel. These symptoms usually occur during weight bearing movements but may be present even when just standing. It’s obvious to see how this would cause difficulty for a quarterback to do his job. The QB sought council after he was diagnosed and immediately started treatment. He is hoping to practice with his team on Wednesday but for now his pain and ability to play is being judged day to day.

Being a quarterback for a professional football team is not the only profession where plantar fasciitis can cause problems. Almost any job or activity where frequent walking or standing on hard surfaces can cause this ailment. Pregnancy, obesity, and several other sports tend to make people prone to this injury as well.

Luckily for Eli and anyone who may suffer from plantar fasciitis, there is hope. There are several treatment options offered by podiatrists to correct this problem. Foot and heel pain does not have to be part of everyday life when correct council is available. Treatment can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months. When plantar fasciitis is caught in its early stages the recovery rate is dramatically reduced. Pain in the foot during the first few steps of the day (especially when just getting out of bed) is an early warning to call a podiatrist and get the feet checked out.

Take care of your feet today… so they can continue to take you the places you need to go tomorrow!