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Fat Pad Contusion
What is fat pad contusion?
Fat pad contusion is an injury to the protective fat pad located beneath the heel bone, which acts as a cushion to absorb shock during weight-bearing activities. Damage to this structure can cause significant discomfort, especially when standing, walking, or running. Physiotherapy plays an important role in reducing pain, promoting healing, and restoring normal function.
How does fat pad contusion happen?
Fat pad contusion can result from either a single traumatic incident, such as landing heavily on the heels on a hard surface, or from chronic overuse, like repetitive heel strikes during walking or running in footwear with inadequate heel cushioning. Both scenarios can damage the protective tissue under the heel, leading to pain and reduced shock absorption.
What are the symptoms of fat pad contusion?
Fat pad contusion feels like a bruise on the underside of the heel. Other symptoms may include:
- Localised pain directly under the heel bone
- Tenderness when pressing on the heel
- Swelling around the heel area
- Pain that worsens with walking, running, or standing for long periods
- Discomfort when walking barefoot on hard surfaces
What should I do if I have fat pad contusion?
If you have a fat pad contusion, you should avoid weight-bearing on your heel and any activities that aggravate your injury. It is also important to arrange a physiotherapy appointment to ensure proper assessment and treatment for optimal recovery.
What shouldn’t I do if I have fat pad contusion?
If you have a fat pad contusion, you should not try to continue as normal through the pain, as it will not resolve without appropriate treatment. Ignoring the injury may prolong recovery and increase discomfort.
Physiotherapy treatment for fat pad contusion.
Your physiotherapist can provide padding for the area or cushioned heel cups to protect the heel until the pain subsides, as well as offer electrotherapy treatments to speed up the healing process and promote recovery.
- Manual therapy to improve surrounding joint and soft tissue mobility
- Stretching and strengthening exercises for the foot and lower leg
- Advice on appropriate footwear to reduce heel impact
- Activity modification to allow healing while maintaining general fitness
- Gradual return-to-activity program to prevent re-injury
Could there be any long-term effects from fat pad contusion?
There are no long-term effects associated with fat pad contusion, and with appropriate treatment, full recovery is typically achieved without lasting complications.
To arrange an appointment, please call +65 81535374 or visit acephysiosports.com.
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