Plantar fasciitis is a common yet bothersome condition that many runners and other athletes experience on a daily basis. As an inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament that runs from the heel bone toward the toes, plantar fasciitis causes extreme discomfort and often interferes with athletic goals. The prevention and treatment methods most frequently suggested by doctors, like rolling the foot back and forth on a can, do not always effectively resolve plantar fasciitis symptoms, and they rarely provide long-term relief. This is exactly why Dr. Bennett treats plantar fasciitis with PRP injections at Bennett Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine in Sarasota, Florida.

How Does PRP Treat Plantar Fasciitis?

Dr. Bennett approaches PRP with a unique level of precision and customization. A patient with a confirmed case of plantar fasciitis will have his blood drawn and spun through one of the three different machines that Dr. Bennett uses to obtain PRP. Based on the exact nature of the  plantar fasciitis injury and the tissue targeted for accelerated healing, Dr. Bennett will create a unique concentration of platelets that may or may not include white blood cells and stem cells. Once the PRP is prepared, it is injected back into the site of the injury to trigger accelerated healing.

Preventing Future Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

The best way to prevent the progression of plantar fasciitis is to receive at least two PRP treatments. While most patients experience pain relief just days or weeks after PRP treatment, undergoing a second injection ensures that the entire injured area receives enough healing power to alleviate symptoms and actually rejuvenate the injured tissue. This prevents pain in the future and makes it possible to continue playing sports without restriction.

If you are tired of rolling your foot on a can or wearing an uncomfortable foot brace to bed in an effort to escape the pain of plantar fasciitis, don’t wait any longer to call Dr. Bennett at (941) 404-2703. Dr. Bennett has been providing PRP treatments to injured patients for many years, and has experienced a positive success rate that proves PRP is the best form of treatment and prevention for plantar fasciitis.