Plantar Fasciitis: A Concise View on Physiotherapy Management
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چکیده
Plantar fasciitis is degenerative tendinosis of the plantar fascia. It is the most common cause of heel pain. It affects approximately 1 in 10 people in the world. The symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis are pain and tenderness on the inferior aspect of the calcaneum. Most of the cases respond to conservative treatment. The treatment options available are electrotherapy, manual therapy, exercises, taping, orthosis and footwear modifications. Most of the cases resolve in 12-18 months of treatment.
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