Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i2.2625Keywords:
Plantar fasciitis, physical therapy.Abstract
Plantar fasciitis is a disorder of the connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot. It results in pain in the heel and bottom of the foot that is usually most severe with the first steps of the day or following a period of rest. Pain is also frequently brought on by bending the foot and toes up towards the shin. The pain typically comes on gradually and it affects both feet in about one-third of cases. The researches review the literature pertaining to types of treatment and their efficacy. This article presents on overview on current knowledge on plantar fasciitis and focuses on etiology, diagnosis and treatment strategies, conservative treatment.
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