Ankle & Foot · Fascia

Plantar fasciopathy (fasciitis)

Irritation of the plantar fascia at the front of the heel—worst with the first steps.

Indexed — full page in progressSource: Rehab Science · Ch 22 · PDF pp. 943, 945 Plantar Fasciopathy (Fasciitis) protocol →What should I avoid?

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Rehab Science describes it in the Plantar Fasciopathy (Fasciitis) protocol (PDF pp. 943–945). Treats: Pain at the front of the heel on the sole of the foot; Pain in the bottom of the foot.

Source: Rehab Science · Ch 22 · PDF pp. 943, 945· 4 original research citationsshow sources ▾

Also cited by the book on these pages:

[Ch 22·7] Rhim HC, Kwon J, Park J, Borg-Stein J, Tenforde AS. A systematic review of systematic reviews on the epidemiology, evaluation, and treatment of plantar fasciitis. Life (Basel). 2021;11(12):1287. find original ↗
[Ch 22·8] Albers IS, Zwerver J, Diercks RL, Dekker JH, Van den Akker-Scheek I. Incidence and prevalence of lower extremity tendinopathy in a Dutch general practice population: a cross sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2016;17:16. find original ↗
[Ch 22·10] Rompe JD, Cacchio A, Weil L Jr, et al. Plantar fascia-specific stretching versus radial shock-wave therapy as initial treatment of plantar fasciopathy. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010;92(15):2514-2522. find original ↗
[Ch 22·11] Rathleff MS, Mølgaard CM, Fredberg U, et al. High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2015;25(3):e292-e300. find original ↗

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