Post-Static Dyskinesia a Common Sign of Plantar Fasciitis: MD Podiatrist

Plantar fasciitis can happen to anyone, said Dan Michaels, DPM, a podiatrist at Northwestern Medicine, but it occurs more frequently in people who are on their feet for long periods of time. That pain becomes pronounced after lengthy periods of inactivity. People with the condition feel their feet throb when they step out of bed after a night’s sleep, or when they get out of the car after a long drive, Dr. Michaels said.
 

In more severe cases, when symptoms continue and the foot continues to bear repetitive stress, plantar fasciitis can become chronic, and the band of tissue at the bottom of your foot can degenerate. A doctor may recommend physical therapy, Dr. Michaels said, or place the patient in a boot or cast. Very rarely, doctors may also prescribe a steroid injection. “You shouldn’t wake up in the morning thinking, “˜My feet are killing me,'” Dr. Michaels said.