Plantar Fasciitis: Prescribing Effective Treatments

IN BRIEF: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common painful disorders experienced by people in running and jumping sports. While the prognosis for recovery with conservative care remains excellent-more than 90% of athletes ultimately respond-the prolonged duration of symptoms affects sports partic...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 2002-07, Vol.30 (7), p.21-25
Main Authors: Shea, Michae, Fields, Karl B., Harmon, Kimberly G., Rubin, Aaron
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Control Groups
Feet
Jumping
Medical research
Medical sciences
Overuse Injuries
Pain
Patients
Physical therapy
Physicians
Randomized Controlled Trials
Rehabilitation
Running
Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis
Sport Injuries
Sports injuries
Sports Medicine
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Summary:IN BRIEF: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common painful disorders experienced by people in running and jumping sports. While the prognosis for recovery with conservative care remains excellent-more than 90% of athletes ultimately respond-the prolonged duration of symptoms affects sports participation. Studies that examined various treatment options found mixed results, so finding the most effective treatment can be challenging. A logical treatment approach with emphasis on biomechanics, rehabilitation, and training adaptation will help expedite return to sport.
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.2002.07.369