Current Concepts in Rehabilitation of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain treated mostly conservatively and physical therapy significantly contributes to alleviate the symptoms using both exercise therapy and electrotherapeutic modalities. attributes to 8% of all running related sports injuries, 15% of all reported foot complaints and 7% of all the reported complaints of tenderness of heel in patients above 65 years. An understanding of the fasciitis' pathomechanics and a comprehensive knowledge of these modalities, their mechanism of action, and the evidence of their efficacy can help in swift and accurate clinical decision making, helping the patients and the healthcare system alike.