If you are active, or take care of people who are active, then you have probably heard of the term plantar fasciitis. That term is a little out of date as I’ll explain in a little bit here, but it proves the point that it’s a very common problem. Today, we’ll talk all about this so let’s dive in. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Incidence/Prevalence 01:11 - Anatomy 03:29 - Terminology 04:40 - Risk Factors 05:48 - Presentation and Exam 09:10 - Imaging 11:39 - Diagnosis 12:09 - Differential diagnosis 13:19 - Treatment 18:50 - Summary 20:01 - Outro References: Clinical Edge—Physio Edge 012 Plantar Fascia, Achilles Tendinopathy And Nerve Entrapments With Russell Wright. (n.d.). Clinical Edge. Retrieved May 29, 2024, from http://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/physio-edge-012-plantar-fascia-achilles-tendinopathy-and-nerve-entrapments-with-russell-wright Clinical Edge—Physio Edge 060 Plantar fasciopathy in runners with Tom Goom. (n.d.). Clinical Edge. Retrieved May 31, 2024, from http://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/physio-edge-060-plantar-fasciopathy-in-runners-with-tom-goom Clinical Edge—Physio Edge 061 How to assess & diagnose plantar fasciopathy in runners with Tom Goom. (n.d.). Clinical Edge. Retrieved May 31, 2024, from http://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/physio-edge-061-how-to-assess-diagnose-plantar-fasciopathy-in-runners-with-tom-goom Clinical Edge—Physio Edge 062 How to treat plantar fasciopathy in runners with Tom Goom. (n.d.). Clinical Edge. Retrieved May 31, 2024, from http://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/physio-edge-062-how-to-treat-plantar-fasciopathy-in-runners-with-tom-goom Clinical Edge—Physio Edge 092 Plantar heel pain—The latest research & how to apply it with Henrik Riel. (n.d.). Clinical Edge. Retrieved May 31, 2024, from http://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/092 Episode 307: Injections, Exercise, Advice, and Heel Cups for Plantar Fasciopathy—PT Inquest. (n.d.). Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://ptinquest.com/episode-307-injections-exercise-advice-and-heel-cups-for-plantar-fasciopathy/ Leeuwen, K. D. B. van, Rogers, J., Winzenberg, T., & Middelkoop, M. van. (2016). Higher body mass index is associated with plantar fasciopathy/‘plantar fasciitis’: Systematic review and meta-analysis of various clinical and imaging risk factors. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 50(16), 972–981. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2015-094695 Monteagudo, M., de Albornoz, P. M., Gutierrez, B., Tabuenca, J., & Álvarez, I. (2018). Plantar fasciopathy. EFORT Open Reviews, 3(8), 485–493. https://doi.org/10.1302/2058-5241.3.170080 Physiotutors (Director). (2023, April 1). Plantar Heel Pain | Henrik Riel | Ep. 051. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSsaungCTw Rathleff, M. S., Mølgaard, C. M., Fredberg, U., Kaalund, S., Andersen, K. B., Jensen, T. T., Aaskov, S., & Olesen, J. L. (2015). High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 25(3), e292-300. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12313 Rhim, H. C., Kwon, J., Park, J., Borg-Stein, J., & Tenforde, A. S. (2021). A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews on the Epidemiology, Evaluation, and Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Life, 11(12), 1287. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11121287 Riel, H., Cotchett, M., Delahunt, E., Rathleff, M. S., Vicenzino, B., Weir, A., & Landorf, K. B. (2017). Is ‘plantar heel pain’ a more appropriate term than ‘plantar fasciitis’? Time to move on. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 51(22), 1576–1577. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097519 Sullivan, J., Burns, J., Adams, R., Pappas, E., & Crosbie, J. (2015). Musculoskeletal and Activity-Related Factors Associated With Plantar Heel Pain. Foot & Ankle International, 36(1), 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1071100714551021 The E3Rehab Podcast: 05. Plantar Fasciitis w/ Henrik Riel. (n.d.). Retrieved May 29, 2024, from https://e3rehab.libsyn.com/05-plantar-fasciitis-with-henrik-riel Tseng, W.-C., Chen, Y.-C., Lee, T.-M., & Chen, W.-S. (2023). Plantar Fasciitis: An Updated Review. Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 31(4), 268–274. https://doi.org/10.4103/jmu.jmu_2_23 Disclaimer This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.
