Plantar Fasciitis

Data gathering

  • Red flags
  • Others – worst in the morning and after exertion
  • Examine – tender 4cm anterior to the heel,sensation, pulses

 

Clinical management

  • Explanation
    • irritation of the band that stretches from the heel to the middle of the foot bones – supports foot arch and acts as shock absorber
  • Treatment
    • RICE
    • Arch supports
    • Exercises – roll foot on frozen bottle – BD
  • Followup / Safety-net
    • Physio if not improving