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Katherine Rush

Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis and Treatment

Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis and Treatment

1 Hours Instructional Level: Beginner
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Description:

The plantar fascia is the thick, fibrous connective tissue that supports the arch on the bottom of the foot. It runs from the heel bone (calcaneus) forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones and functions as a “tension bridge” in the foot, providing support and shock absorption.

The plantar fascia is made up of collagen fibers and has three distinct structural components: the medial component, the central component and the lateral component.

An estimated one million visits to medical professionals per year are attributed to the treatment of plantar fasciitis; the annual cost of the condition is presumed to be between $192 and $376 million dollars. Although the condition is notoriously difficult to treat, most patients have a positive outcome.

Full Course Description
The plantar fascia is the thick, fibrous connective tissue that supports the arch on the bottom of the foot. It runs from the heel bone (calcaneus) forward to the heads of the metatarsal bones and functions as a “tension bridge” in the foot, providing support and shock absorption.The plantar fascia is made up of collagen fibers and has three distinct structural components: the medial component, the central component and the lateral component.An estimated one million...

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Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to educate physical therapists about the most successful evaluation and treatment techniques available at this time. This course will cover the function of the plantar fascia, differential diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, special tests used, the most common risk factors to develop plantar fasciitis, a review of the most effective treatments and case studies to demonstrate practical application.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Diagram the anatomical structure of the foot and identify the purpose and the function of the plantar fascia.
  2. Discuss the two most common symptoms attributed to plantar fasciitis, as well as other conditions often mistaken for plantar fasciitis.
  3. Summarize common tests utilized in the diagnoses of plantar fasciitis, including the Windlass Test, the Tarsal Tunnel test and the Visual Analog Scale test.
  4. Discuss three objective measures for plantar fasciitis.
  5. Identify some common risk factors that may cause an individual to be more susceptible to plantar fasciitis as well as foot pain, in general.
  6. Discuss four effective treatments for plantar fasciitis.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to educate physical therapists about the most successful evaluation and treatment techniques available at this time. This course will cover the function of the plantar fascia, differential diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, special tests used, the most common risk factors to develop plantar fasciitis, a review of the most effective treatments and case studies to demonstrate practical application.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Diagram the anatomical structure of the foot and identify the purpose and the function of the plantar fascia.
  2. Discuss the two most common symptoms attributed to plantar fasciitis, as well as other conditions often mistaken for plantar fasciitis.
  3. Summarize common tests utilized in the diagnoses of plantar fasciitis, including the Windlass Test, the Tarsal Tunnel test and the Visual Analog Scale test.
  4. Discuss three objective measures for plantar fasciitis.
  5. Identify some common risk factors that may cause an individual to be more susceptible to plantar fasciitis as well as foot pain, in general.
  6. Discuss four effective treatments for plantar fasciitis.

 

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.