Plantar fasciitis, Rehabilitation FAQ

Foot pain, but there is no pain when getting out of bed in the morning and stepping on the floor? Hello, I am a 44-year-old female. In mid-March, I experienced pain in the plantar region. I underwent traditional physical therapy for three weeks, and then I had an ultrasound, wher...

Soreness in the right calf muscle? Hello, doctor! Since July of last year, I have been experiencing plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Initially, the pain was quite severe in the sole of my foot. After resting and undergoing a brief course of physical therapy with electrical sti...

Is it true that health insurance regulations only allow for one ultrasound treatment per session for rehabilitation? Hello doctor, may I ask if the health insurance regulations state that only one ultrasound can be performed per rehabilitation session? In other words, if an ultra...

Can flat feet also lead to hunchback issues? Hello Doctor, my child was recently diagnosed with flat feet, accompanied by occasional plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinitis. However, my child also has a slight hunchback issue, which has become more pronounced since turning 10. X...

Foot problems Hello, doctor. I recently bought a pair of air-cushioned sandals, and after wearing them for a day or two, my feet started to feel uncomfortable. I have soreness in the plantar area (the area of the tendons), and switching to other sandals doesn't help; only wa...

Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis, characterized by pain from the bottom of the foot to the heel and Achilles tendon, can cause sensations of numbness and tingling when pressure is applied to the sole of the foot. These symptoms are not uncommon and may indicate irritation or i...

Jump rope-related injuries? Hello, doctor. I started jumping rope daily in April to lose weight, as I read in the news that maintaining a fast pace of about 140 jumps per minute is more effective. I gradually increased my jumping time from 10 minutes to 15, 20, and then 25 minute...

Heel pain Hello, doctor... I would like to ask about a symptom I have. There is pain when pressing about two centimeters above the front of my heel, and it also hurts when walking in flip-flops. Walking barefoot is somewhat better and less painful, but when sitting and resting, I...

Plantar fasciitis with bone spur? I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis in my left foot for over two years, which has recently improved slightly, but now I am experiencing severe pain in my right heel, sometimes radiating to the side. Medications, topical treatments, and p...

How should the level of thermotherapy be set? Hello, Doctor. I am suffering from plantar fasciitis and would like to ask about how to properly conduct heat therapy at home. I have been soaking my feet in hot water with ginger powder, but since it's difficult to control the w...

Plantar pain due to tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Dr. Lee, on February 10, I fractured my left tibia and fibula, and subsequently underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. A bone plate and screws were placed in the fibula, and another bone plate and screws wer...

Pain in the middle of the arch of the right foot? Hello, I experience pain in my foot when I walk, specifically during plantar flexion, but I am not overweight and have not been injured or engaged in sports. I don't believe it is a case of plantar fasciitis. The pain has bee...

Postoperative Issues - Plantar Fasciitis (Urgent) Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis with a swelling of about 0.7 cm through an ultrasound yesterday. The physician at Chang Gung suggested that I receive a corticosteroid injection. After the injection, I felt muc...

Heel pain Since the ankle sprain, I have been experiencing intermittent pain in my heel after some time. Pressing down on my heel also causes pain. This has been going on for about six months. Typically, if I exercise that day, the pain is worse in the evening. Could you please t...

Foot pain issues? Walking for too long causes pain in the soles of my feet, and my calves feel uncomfortable or weak. For instance, after walking up a steep hill at school, my feet feel sore and my calves feel weak. I generally don't enjoy walking, and during a school event ...

Right heel pain? Hello, doctor: I am a taxi driver and have been driving for about four years. I often sit for two to three hours at a time without the opportunity to get out of the car. About three months ago, I started experiencing pain in my right heel when I stand up after ge...

Tightness in the calves, numbness in the soles of the feet, and twitching of the arches? Hello, Doctor. Two weeks ago, I started feeling tightness in my left calf, and when I get out of bed and put my feet on the ground, my heels feel a bit strange (similar to a tingling sensatio...

Plantar fasciitis Dr. Lee: In early May of this year, I received a local injection for plantar fasciitis, but I am unsure whether it was an anti-inflammatory medication or a steroid. By late July, I started experiencing discomfort in my heel again, especially during the first thr...

Foot problems (heel pain) Two days ago, I went hiking at Kenting Shodong Park. Since it was difficult to walk in sandals, I took them off and walked barefoot. Not long after, I stepped on a protrusion on the stone steps, which caused a sharp pain. I stayed still until the pain su...

Muscle strain Hello Doctor, I am a student on the track and basketball teams. I experienced a muscle strain in my left thigh a year ago. After a year, although my leg no longer hurts, the left thigh appears noticeably larger than the right. It feels soft and loose to the touch, a...