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Tremendous pain in heel
My father aged 80years suffering from tormenting pain in the heels and is restless. Calf pain and knee pain also there but to a lesser extent. He is a copd patient and is hesitant to walk. Can you help with ur valuable suggestions?
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.It can be calcaneal spur or plantar fasciitis confirmation of diagnosis can be given after examination... in both the cases the below given treatment line can be done..
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Patient should dip leg in warm water (heat as tolerated by patient ...more the heat better)add Epsom salt to the water ...do it for 4times a day for 15mins starting from first thing in the morning immediately after getting up...Wear thick socks and soft sole slippers.. through out the day.. And start with ultrasound Physiotherapy session for heel...if swelling is more than ..IFT+US session s.it is very important to know if the patient is diabetic so that further treatment can be charted out ... please start with mild bed side exs to improve circulation and over all fitness...that will reduce the other pains appoint a physiotherapist who is good in counseling.
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program is charted according to the information given examination of the patient will give a better picture..
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