Which of the following statements reflects information to be
included when teaching the patient about plantar fasciitis?
a) Management of plantar fasciitis includes stretching exercises.
Management also includes wearing shoes with support and cushioning
to relieve pain, orthotic devices (e.g., heel cups, arch supports), and
the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
b) Plantar fasciitis presents as an acute onset of pain localized to the ball
of the foot that occurs when pressure is placed upon it and diminishes
when pressure is released.
Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first
steps in the morning. The pain is localized to the anterior medial
aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and
Achilles tendon.
c) The pain of plantar fasciitis diminishes with warm water soaks.
Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first
steps in the morning. The pain is localized to the anterior medial
aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and
Achilles tendon.
d) Complications of plantar fasciitis include neuromuscular damage and
decreased ankle range of motion.
included when teaching the patient about plantar fasciitis?
a) Management of plantar fasciitis includes stretching exercises.
Management also includes wearing shoes with support and cushioning
to relieve pain, orthotic devices (e.g., heel cups, arch supports), and
the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
b) Plantar fasciitis presents as an acute onset of pain localized to the ball
of the foot that occurs when pressure is placed upon it and diminishes
when pressure is released.
Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first
steps in the morning. The pain is localized to the anterior medial
aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and
Achilles tendon.
c) The pain of plantar fasciitis diminishes with warm water soaks.
Plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the foot-supporting fascia,
presents as an acute onset of heel pain experienced with the first
steps in the morning. The pain is localized to the anterior medial
aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and
Achilles tendon.
d) Complications of plantar fasciitis include neuromuscular damage and
decreased ankle range of motion.