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Question 1

Q: What does plantar fasciitis refer to?

Answer 1

A: Plantar fasciitis refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia at the proximal insertion on the medial tubercle of the calcaneus.

Question 2

What is the plantar fascia, and what is its function?

Answer 2

the plantar fascia is a broad structure comprised of connective tissue which spans from the calcaneus to the metatarsal heads. The structure is designed to provide support to the arch of the foot.

Question 3

Q: What causes chronic inflammation and microtears in the plantar fascia?

Answer 3

A: Excessive tension over time creates chronic inflammation and microtears at the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia.

Question 4

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Q: What is the etiology of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 4

A: Plantar fasciitis is often associated with an acute injury from excessive loading of the foot or chronic irritation from an excessive amount of pronation or prolonged duration of pronation.

Question 5

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Q: What age group is most commonly affected by plantar fasciitis?

Answer 5

A: The condition is most common in patients between 40 and 60 years of age.

Question 6

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Q: What are the initial treatments for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 6

A: Initially RICE, NSAIDs, and analgesics as needed.

Question 6

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Q: What are the clinical signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 6

A: Clinical presentation includes tenderness at the insertion of the plantar fascia, presence of a heel spur, pain that is worse in the morning or after periods of prolonged inactivity, difficulty with prolonged standing, and pain when walking in bare feet.

Question 7

Q: What additional treatments may be helpful for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 7

A: A heel cup, massage using a tennis ball or rolling pin, medial longitudinal arch taping, and joint mobilization may be helpful.

Question 8

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Q: What preventive measures can help reduce the risk of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 8

A: Prevention includes heel cord stretching exercises, use of appropriate soft-soled footwear, and avoiding sudden changes in the intensity of training programs.

Question 9

Flashcard 10:
Q: How can orthotics be used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 9

Flashcard 10:
Q: How can orthotics be used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis?
A: Orthotics may be used to minimize hyperpronation.