After leaving the game during the fourth quarter on Sunday, Eli Manning was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis on Monday. This news comes after Giants fans held there breath while watching the star quarterback leave the game complaining of heel pain.
This will not likely keep Manning from playing this coming Sunday against the Oakland Raiders, though it may be painful. He will treat the plantar fasciitis conservatively over the next week, most likely with rest, ice, and massage. The Giants have put him down as a “maybe” for the upcoming game against
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. This soft tissue is known as the plantar aponeurosis, and plays a key role in adding stability to the foot. It helps the toes flex during gait, and adds a great amount of integrity to the foot.
The inflammation often comes as a result of improper biomechanics. If the foot is allowed to flatten out while walking or running, this can put stress on the plantar aponeurosis. Repeated stress, such as from running in football cleats, can cause pain, particularly at the bottom of the heel.
This is exactly where Eli Manning reported pain after leaving the game. An MRI was performed to rule out other possible causes, and to assess the amount of inflammation.
Manning said that he felt the pain when he dropped back to throw a pass in the fourth quarter. He stayed in for one more play, where he launched a 54-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks before coming out fro back up David Carr.
Manning has been a key element to the Giants’ 4-0 start this season. He has thrown for 1,039 yards so far, with 8 touchdowns and just 2 interceptions. He has a 62.3 percent completion percentage, and is the third ranked quarterback in the league. Only his brother, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees are ranked higher.
Giants fans hope to see Eli Manning at full strength this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.
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