Investigating Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis.

Hallux rigidus is a “stiff big toe joint”. Patients with this condition, which is a form of arthritis, often report that it feels as if they have to force their big toe to bend at the joint when “toeing off” from the ground while walking. Often times, hallux rigidus results in the joint becoming completely rigid. Movement of the big toe joint occurs typically in an up and down plane only. The u...

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis

Heel pain, mostly caused by plantar fasciitis (PF), is a common complaint of many patients who requiring professional orthopedic care and are mostly suffering from chronic pain beneath their heels. The present article reviews studies done by preeminent practitioners related to the anatomy of plantar fasciitis and their histo-pathological features, factors associated with PF, clinical features, ...

Plantar fasciitis.

Plantar fasciitis unfortunately has the reputation of being a trivial condition clinically, in that it is described as benign and self limiting 2 with limited evidence to support any of the common treatments. However, the medical profession is starting to appreciate that the greatest public health challenge in Western countries is physical inactivity. In this context, plantar fasciitis, which i...

Plantar fasciitis

INTRODUCTION In this article we look at the aetiology of plantar fasciitis, the other common differentials for heel pain and the evidence available to support each of the major management options. We also review the literature and discuss the condition. METHODS A literature search was performed using PubMed and MEDLINE(®). The following keywords were used, singly or in combination: 'plantar ...