Neuropathy and Plantar Fasciitis

Nathan Brennan BS, NASM-CPT, CES, TRX-STC

Definition of NeuropathyRegistered Dietician definition-

inflammation in the nervesDefinition #2-a collection of disorders that

occurs to the damage of the nerves. It can damage the peripheral nervous tissue and dysfunction of either the Central Nervous System or Peripheral Nervous system.

National Library of Medicine definition of Chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy (CIDP)- involves nerve swelling and irritation that leads to a loss of strength or sensation

What Does Inflammation Really Mean?

• A physical condition in which a part of the body can be painful, swollen, reddened, hot, from an infection or injury.

• Eating 4 cups of watermelon lead to inflammation in the body from consuming too much sugar from foods.

• In the end sugar creates inflammation in the body!

Molecular Events of Inflammation

Courtesy: H.K. Prabhala et al. 2013

Myelin SheathMyelin sheath

protects the nerves in your body.

If myelin is inflamed there is a breakdown of the nerves

Imagine of an electric wire that has rubber coating. The rubber coating represents the myelin sheath

Damaged Myelin Sheath

Healthy Myelin Sheath

Plantar Fasciitis Inflammation of the

Plantar Fascia tissue which runs from the bottom metatarsal heads to hold the arch of your foot.

Most common type of pain in the foot for Doctors and Podiatrists visits

Very painful foot injury!

Short term relief of pain can improve dorsiflexion range of motion through stretching the calf and plantar fascia

Inflammatory FoodsSugarDessert foodsWafflesPancakesDamaged fats

(corn, cottonseed oils, vegetable oils, trans fats)

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