Podiatry

Question 1

stretching of what three structures improves pain and disability in plantar fasciitis?

Answer 1

gastrocnemius, soleus and plantar fascia

Question 2

what modality used for the gastrocnemius, soleus and plantar muscles improves pain and reduces disability for plantar fasciitis for up to 6 months?

Answer 2

dry needling

Question 3

according to the APTA, what are two findings to look for on ultrasound when evaluating for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 3

thickness > 4mm and hypoechoic appearance

Question 4

which type of exercises have been shown to be more effective than stretching alone for treatment of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 4

strengthening exercises

Question 5

taping to resist what motion of the foot has been shown to effectively treat plantar fascia pain for up to 6 weeks?

Answer 5

antipronation taping

Question 6

t/f foot orthoses are recommended by the APTA for monotherapy of plantar fasciitis?

Answer 6

false - can be beneficial when used with other modalities but limited benefit when used alone

Question 7

if night splints are used for plantar fasciitis, how long are they typically used?

Answer 7

1-3 months

Question 8

t/f the APTA recommends against therapeutic ultrasound for treatment of plantar fasciitis due to studies showing no benefit

Answer 8

true

Question 9

t/f low level laser therapy does have evidence to show that it provides slight improvement and short term pain relief from acute and chronic plantar fasciitis

Answer 9

true