PLANTAR FASCIITISMarisa Sims

WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?

Pain in the bottom of you foot

Where is it located?

Pain located over the anterior medial aspect of the heel May also be along the longitudinal arch

CAUSES

Wrong type of footwear Inappropriate footwear for activity and foot type

Low and high arches Can cause abnormal stress on the feet

Type of surface During walking/running

Increased intensity or duration of walking/running

History of diabetes, arthritis, or cancer

Bone tumor

Bone cyst

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS

heel pain

numbness or burning sensation after activity

swelling

lumps

scars

bruising

foot deformities

recurrent fever

multiple joint pains

loss of appetite

weight/pain at night can indicate a tumor

STATISTICS

Panchbhavi states that more than 2 million Americans seek treatment for plantar fasciitis per year

According to Young, it is twice as common in women than men

Panchbhavi claims that the average age is about 45 years old

Persich says that it accounts for about 10% of runner-related injuries

11-15% of all foot symptoms requiring professional care according to Persich

STATISTICS CONTINUED

Young states that it is thought to occur in 10% of the general population

According to Hoebeke, plantar fasciitis accounts for about 1 million office visits annually

Hoebeke also says that plantar fasciitis is most common cause of heel pain

Hoebeke mentions that it is more common in younger runners, middle-aged persons who are overweight and those whose occupations require prolonged standing

CARE/TREATMENT/PREVENTION

Modify activity

Avoid impact activities ex. swimming instead of running

Reduction of body weight

Use soft cushions or insoles in footwear

Tape (provide arch support)

Stretch and strengthen

PICTURE SOURCES

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00149

http://riversideonline.com/health_reference/disease-conditions/ds00508.cfm

http://www.laserstim.net/Plantar-Fasciitis.asp

http://www.plantar-fasciitis-elrofeet.com

http://www.atyourfeetfootcare.com/heel-spurs-and-plantar-fasciitis/

http://www.plantar-fasciitis-elrofeet.com/How_is_Plantar_Fasciitis_Treated.html

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Hoebeke, R.E. (2008). Diagnosing plantar fascitis. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 4(1), 66-67. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1555415507006502

Panchbhavi, V.K. (2014). Plantar heel pain. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1233178-overview

Persich, G. (2014). Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Retrieve from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1236852-overviewaw2aab6b2b1aa

Prentice, W.E. (2013). Essentials of athletic injury management. Chapel Hill, NC: The McGraw-Hill Companies. doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.10.005

Young, C.C. (2014). Plantar fasciitis. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/86143-overview#a156