What isPlantar fasciitis?
Introduction
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury involving the plantar fascia, a tough, fibrous band of tissue that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot. Also known as jogger’s heel, tennis heel or Policeman’s heel, plantar fasciitis is one of the most common injuries affecting athletes and individuals who are constantly on their feet for a long period of time. Severe heel pain, usually is described as knife-like especially during the first few steps in the morning.
According to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, heel pain is the most common presenting symptom of patients who seek treatment from podiatric practitioners. It is estimated that each year, 10% of foot injuries associated with running are attributable to plantar fasciitis (Buchbinder, 2004).
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Exercise and Plantar Fasciitis
Description:
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain, accounting for 11 to 15% of all foot symptoms that needed medical treatment each year. It’s estimated that 10% of the general population in the United States have plantar fasciitis. A key component in the recovery from plantar fasciitis is exercise. The role of exercises for plantar fasciitis is it is vital in a helping with a speed up recovery, decreases pain, decreases the risk of reoccurrence and helps creates an action plan on what to do if symptoms return. The focus of the plantar fasciitis and exercise webinar will be exercise program design and exercises for a client that has plantar fasciitis.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- The exercise to DO and NOT do when training a client recovering from plantar fasciitis
- Essential components of an exercise rehabilitation program when training a client recovering from plantar fasciitis
- Recommended and research backed exercises when training a client recovering from plantar fasciitis
- Key structures involved in plantar fasciitis
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