What to expect from PRP injection for plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis affects the thick band of tissue beneath the foot, commonly causing pain near the heel with the first steps after rest. PRP is separated from your own blood and injected around the painful portion of the plantar fascia. The clinician may use ultrasound to identify the target and avoid nearby structures.

The heel can be sore after the procedure, especially when standing or walking. PRP is intended to support the tissue's healing environment; it does not remove a heel spur or instantly correct foot mechanics. Footwear, calf flexibility, strength, and the amount of walking you do can all influence recovery.

Tell the treating clinician about medicines, bleeding disorders, infection, allergies, and previous foot procedures. Arrange comfortable shoes and a less demanding day. Follow specific instructions about pain relief, since some medicines may not fit the clinic's protocol.

Reduce prolonged standing, barefoot walking on hard floors, running, and jumping during the early phase if advised. Gentle ankle movement may be suitable, followed by a programme for calf and foot strength, balance, and progressive walking tolerance. Supportive footwear or an insert may help reduce strain while the fascia settles. Increase distance and impact in stages rather than testing the heel with one long walk.

Contact the clinic if heel pain is escalating, the injection area becomes hot or increasingly red, or there is drainage or fever. Seek urgent assessment for sudden inability to push off, marked swelling, spreading redness, new numbness, or breathing difficulty. Persistent pain that prevents ordinary walking deserves a review of the diagnosis and rehabilitation plan.

Ask where the injection will be placed, how long to limit standing and walking, which shoes are suitable, when stretching and strengthening can begin, and how to tell plantar fascia soreness from a new problem. Ask what will be considered if morning heel pain continues.