Diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis: A conservative approach to plantar heel pain

Authors
Tisdel, CL Donley, BG Sferra, JJ
Citation
Cl. Tisdel et al., Diagnosing and treating plantar fasciitis: A conservative approach to plantar heel pain, CLEV CLIN J, 66(4), 1999, pp. 231-235
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
CLEVELAND CLINIC JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
ISSN journal
08911150 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
231 - 235
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(199904)66:4<231:DATPFA>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain at the weight-bearing su rface of the heel, and may coexist with other sources of heel pain, This ha s led to a confusing array of treatment strategies, including surgery. We o ffer a simple, effective diagnostic and treatment algorithm that emphasizes nonsurgical treatment options for this often frustrating condition.