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Plantar fasciitis

MedGen UID:
56201
•Concept ID:
C0149756
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Fasciitis, Plantar; Heel, Policeman's; Heels, Policeman's; Plantar Fasciitis; Policeman Heel; Policeman's Heel; Policeman's Heels; Policemans Heel
SNOMED CT: Plantar fasciitis (202882003); Policeman's heel (202882003)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0004833

Definition

Inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot (plantar fascia) causing heel pain. The plantar fascia (also called plantar aponeurosis) are bands of fibrous tissue extending from the calcaneal tuberosity to the toes. The etiology of plantar fasciitis remains controversial but is likely to involve a biomechanical imbalance. Though often presenting along with heel spur, they do not appear to be causally related. [from MONDO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVPlantar fasciitis

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Common Running Injuries: Evaluation and Management.
Arnold MJ, Moody AL
Am Fam Physician 2018 Apr 15;97(8):510-516. PMID: 29671490
Diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis.
Thompson JV, Saini SS, Reb CW, Daniel JN
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2014 Dec;114(12):900-6. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.177. PMID: 25429080
Diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Goff JD, Crawford R
Am Fam Physician 2011 Sep 15;84(6):676-82. PMID: 21916393

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Calf stretching and plantar fascia-specific stretching for plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Siriphorn A, Eksakulkla S
J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020 Oct;24(4):222-232. Epub 2020 Jul 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.013. PMID: 33218515
Plantar Fasciitis.
Trojian T, Tucker AK
Am Fam Physician 2019 Jun 15;99(12):744-750. PMID: 31194492
Strength training for plantar fasciitis and the intrinsic foot musculature: A systematic review.
Huffer D, Hing W, Newton R, Clair M
Phys Ther Sport 2017 Mar;24:44-52. Epub 2016 Aug 18 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.008. PMID: 27692740
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders.
Wang CJ
J Orthop Surg Res 2012 Mar 20;7:11. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-7-11. PMID: 22433113Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Goff JD, Crawford R
Am Fam Physician 2011 Sep 15;84(6):676-82. PMID: 21916393

Diagnosis

Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis.
Motley T
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Apr;38(2):193-200. Epub 2021 Feb 13 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.005. PMID: 33745651
Plantar Fasciitis.
Trojian T, Tucker AK
Am Fam Physician 2019 Jun 15;99(12):744-750. PMID: 31194492
Diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis.
Thompson JV, Saini SS, Reb CW, Daniel JN
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2014 Dec;114(12):900-6. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.177. PMID: 25429080
Plantar fasciitis.
Cutts S, Obi N, Pasapula C, Chan W
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2012 Nov;94(8):539-42. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221592456. PMID: 23131221Free PMC Article
Diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Goff JD, Crawford R
Am Fam Physician 2011 Sep 15;84(6):676-82. PMID: 21916393

Therapy

Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis.
Motley T
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Apr;38(2):193-200. Epub 2021 Feb 13 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.005. PMID: 33745651
Calf stretching and plantar fascia-specific stretching for plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Siriphorn A, Eksakulkla S
J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020 Oct;24(4):222-232. Epub 2020 Jul 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.013. PMID: 33218515
Plantar fasciitis.
Cutts S, Obi N, Pasapula C, Chan W
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2012 Nov;94(8):539-42. doi: 10.1308/003588412X13171221592456. PMID: 23131221Free PMC Article
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders.
Wang CJ
J Orthop Surg Res 2012 Mar 20;7:11. doi: 10.1186/1749-799X-7-11. PMID: 22433113Free PMC Article
Plantar fasciitis: evaluation and treatment.
Neufeld SK, Cerrato R
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2008 Jun;16(6):338-46. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200806000-00006. PMID: 18524985

Prognosis

A systematic review of running-related musculoskeletal injuries in runners.
Kakouris N, Yener N, Fong DTP
J Sport Health Sci 2021 Sep;10(5):513-522. Epub 2021 Apr 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.04.001. PMID: 33862272Free PMC Article
Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis.
Motley T
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Apr;38(2):193-200. Epub 2021 Feb 13 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.005. PMID: 33745651
High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up.
Rathleff MS, Mølgaard CM, Fredberg U, Kaalund S, Andersen KB, Jensen TT, Aaskov S, Olesen JL
Scand J Med Sci Sports 2015 Jun;25(3):e292-300. Epub 2014 Aug 21 doi: 10.1111/sms.12313. PMID: 25145882
Diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis.
Thompson JV, Saini SS, Reb CW, Daniel JN
J Am Osteopath Assoc 2014 Dec;114(12):900-6. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.177. PMID: 25429080
Plantar fasciitis: evaluation and treatment.
Neufeld SK, Cerrato R
J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2008 Jun;16(6):338-46. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200806000-00006. PMID: 18524985

Clinical prediction guides

Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciosis.
Motley T
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021 Apr;38(2):193-200. Epub 2021 Feb 13 doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.005. PMID: 33745651
Calf stretching and plantar fascia-specific stretching for plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Siriphorn A, Eksakulkla S
J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020 Oct;24(4):222-232. Epub 2020 Jul 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.013. PMID: 33218515
Strength training for plantar fasciitis and the intrinsic foot musculature: A systematic review.
Huffer D, Hing W, Newton R, Clair M
Phys Ther Sport 2017 Mar;24:44-52. Epub 2016 Aug 18 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.008. PMID: 27692740
Taping for plantar fasciitis.
Podolsky R, Kalichman L
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2015;28(1):1-6. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140485. PMID: 24867905
The pathomechanics of plantar fasciitis.
Wearing SC, Smeathers JE, Urry SR, Hennig EM, Hills AP
Sports Med 2006;36(7):585-611. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200636070-00004. PMID: 16796396

Recent systematic reviews

A systematic review of running-related musculoskeletal injuries in runners.
Kakouris N, Yener N, Fong DTP
J Sport Health Sci 2021 Sep;10(5):513-522. Epub 2021 Apr 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jshs.2021.04.001. PMID: 33862272Free PMC Article
Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values.
Morrissey D, Cotchett M, Said J'Bari A, Prior T, Griffiths IB, Rathleff MS, Gulle H, Vicenzino B, Barton CJ
Br J Sports Med 2021 Oct;55(19):1106-1118. Epub 2021 Mar 30 doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101970. PMID: 33785535Free PMC Article
Calf stretching and plantar fascia-specific stretching for plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Siriphorn A, Eksakulkla S
J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020 Oct;24(4):222-232. Epub 2020 Jul 30 doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.013. PMID: 33218515
Comparative effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave, ultrasound, low-level laser therapy, noninvasive interactive neurostimulation, and pulsed radiofrequency treatment for treating plantar fasciitis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Li X, Zhang L, Gu S, Sun J, Qin Z, Yue J, Zhong Y, Ding N, Gao R
Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Oct;97(43):e12819. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000012819. PMID: 30412072Free PMC Article
Strength training for plantar fasciitis and the intrinsic foot musculature: A systematic review.
Huffer D, Hing W, Newton R, Clair M
Phys Ther Sport 2017 Mar;24:44-52. Epub 2016 Aug 18 doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2016.08.008. PMID: 27692740

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