Plantar Fasciitis Flashcards
1
Q
Define plantar fascitis
A
Degenerative collagen dissary microtears trauma
2
Q
Structure anatomy of PF
A
Attaches posterior calc to digits
Collagen fibres
Plantar aspect of foot
3
Q
Cause of Pf
3/4
A
Overuse
Pes plannus foot type excessice pronation
Acitives requirimg max plantarflexiom and mpj dorsiflexiom
Repeated micro tears
4
Q
Sumptoms of PF
4
A
Gradual onset
Medial heel pain
Morning most painful
Reduces with activity
5
Q
Treatment of Pf
6
A
Rest Triceps surea stretching Strapping Orthoses Dfillers Footwear moda
6
Q
Assessment of PF
4
A
Acute pain on palpation medial cal tunerosity
Pain on medial aspect of Pf
Abducted gait
Early heel lift iff
7
Q
Function of PF
3
A
Suppory of MLA
Dynamic sjock asoprtion
Windlass meccjnism
