Plantar Fasciitis: Low-Cost Treatment Interventions in Primary Care

Plantar fasciitis, the most common diagnosis of chronic heel pain, is at an epidemic proportion. The condition affects 1 in 6 Americans regardless of age or activity level, resulting in over 1 million outpatient visits annually. Plantar fasciitis is a common presentation in primary care and is frequently diagnosed and managed by nurse practitioners. Treatment options include a myriad of interventions ranging from conservative, noninvasive therapies to invasive, surgical modalities. For those affected, the majority will have symptom resolution in 12 to 18 months with conservative treatments.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - October 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Glynnis J. Haley, Sallie Coke Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research