Exploring Approaches in the Contemporary Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Review

Abstract

Plantar Fasciitis is a degenerative condition irritating the fascia along the course of the fascia and mainly at the origin of the fascia. The disorder's etiology is unclear, but it includes repetitive microtrauma, excessive wear and tear of the fascia and prolonged standing, improper use of footwear, obesity, etc. Both males and females are affected between the ages of 40-60. The standard clinical features of the condition include irritation of the plantar fascia and pain, which is worse in the morning and improves as the day passes. Diagnosis can be made by specific physical tests, including triple compression test, dorsi flexion test, and radiographic investigation t (MRI, X-ray), which rule out other complications like calcaneal spur and stress fracture of the calcaneum. The management of the condition varies based on the severity of the condition; in acute cases, medications are proven to be effective; in sub-acute cases, physical therapy modalities such as dry needling and matrix rhythm therapy are proven to be more effective in alleviating the pain and discomfort, and in chronic cases, the surgical approach is used. However, physical therapy and pharmacological treatment approaches have proved more effective in reducing pain and improving ADL in individuals with Plantar fasciitis.