Treating Plantar Fasciitis Conservatively: Evidence-Based Case Report

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com tuberosity [3]. Typically, the pain is most severe in the morning or after prolonged sitting (rest period) which lessens with movement but intensifies with long-standing weight-bearing [3,57]. There may be signs of swelling and tenderness to palpation [3,5]. Conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest and avoidance of causative factor, ice, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, iontophoresis with acetic acid, stretching of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia, strengthening of intrinsic muscles of the foot, therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, manual therapy, heel pads and night splints, taping, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, dry needling and corticosteroid injections [2-5,7]. Dietary consideration may include use of vitamin-C and glucosamine sulphate [9]. Surgical treatment for this condition is fasciotomy [5,9]. This study aims to highlight effectiveness of evidence based physiotherapy treatment for plantar fasciitis.