Plantar fasciitis, a self-limiting condition, is a common cause of heel pain in adults. It affects
more than 1 million persons per year, and two-thirds of patients with plantar fasciitis will seek …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is based on consensus of current clinical practice and
review of the clinical literature. The guideline was developed by the CPG Heel Pain …

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of chronic heel pain in adults, affecting both
young active patients and older sedentary individuals. It results from repetitive stress to the …

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain. Its characteristic features are
pain and tenderness, predominately on the medial aspect of the calcaneus near the sole of …

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 …

Discussion The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous aponeurosis that originates at the medial
calcaneal tubercle and helps support the arch of the foot (Figure 1). It is thought that …

Heel pain is commonly encountered in orthopaedic practice. Establishing an accurate
diagnosis is critical, but it can be challenging due to the complex regional anatomy …

Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of inferior heel pain that can be triggered and
aggravated by prolonged standing, walking, running and obesity, among other factors …

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of inferior heel pain. It is estimated that 11% to
15% of all foot complaints requiring medical attention can be attributed to this condition. 27 …