Plantar Fasciitis - Practitioner and Patient Advice

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Plantar fasciitis is an extremely commonly encountered condition estimated to account for 5 to 14% of running injuries in the US (1). It must be remembered that there are multiple pathologies which could mimic true plantar fasciitis, and these will be discussed in the article. As a condition it affects both young and old, sporting and non-sporting populations and is not gender specific (2). Controversy surrounds suggested aetiological factors and treatment (3,4). Differential diagnosis and histological findings will also be discussed, in conjunction with a summary of the literature to date. Key examination factors will be highlighted and treatment suggestions made. Finally additional components of treatment will be noted and contextualised.

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