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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It often hurts most with the first steps in the morning or after sitting. It can make standing at work, walking and running hard.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale checks your heel with an ultrasound scan in the office. He offers stretching plans, foot supports, guided injections and, for some patients, PRP.
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The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. It supports the arch every time you stand and walk. With repeated strain, the fascia where it attaches to the heel bone can become irritated and thickened. Over time the tissue can become worn and weak, and this can be seen on ultrasound.
Risk factors include long hours standing, running, a sudden increase in activity, tight calves, flat feet or high arches, unsupportive shoes and extra body weight.
Heel pain can also come from an irritated nerve, a stress fracture or Achilles tendon problems. An exam and in-office ultrasound help find the real cause.
Most people improve with simple treatments. Care usually starts there and steps up only if needed. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
Plantar fascia and calf stretches, supportive shoes, activity changes and ice.
Heel cups, arch supports and night splints that keep the fascia gently stretched.
Strengthening the foot and calf muscles and correcting how load is spread across the foot.
Injections to calm pain and swelling, placed while watching on ultrasound so they reach the right spot.
When heel pain lasts for months despite a good home program, a minimally invasive option may be considered. At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Gonzalez may offer:
These are done in the office with numbing medicine. Most people walk out the same day with a plan for rest, stretching and a slow return to activity. Read how image-guided injections improve accuracy. Treatment is not right for everyone, and results vary. Dr. Gonzalez will tell you at your visit if it fits you.
| Option | What it involves | Where it is done |
|---|---|---|
| Stretching, shoes and inserts | Daily home program and foot support | Home |
| Physical therapy | Strength and load work for the foot and calf | Therapy clinic |
| Cortisone (steroid) injection | Injection to calm swelling near the fascia | Office |
| Shockwave therapy | Sound waves aimed at the heel over several sessions | Office |
| PRP guided by ultrasound | Your own platelets placed into the worn fascia | Office |
| Plantar fascia release surgery | Part of the fascia is cut to reduce tension | Surgery center |
Dr. Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale explains which options fit your foot. If surgery is the better fit, he will explain why and help with a referral.
Providing plantar fasciitis and heel pain treatment to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale for an in-office ultrasound of your heel and a clear plan for your plantar fasciitis.
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Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Plantar fasciitis treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
