TRU-2K.101-HP-06
KINESITHERAPY FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Abstract
Plantar fasciitis is a relatively common pathology of the foot (about 10% of the population worldwide) and seriously reduces the quality of life. It is a degenerative disease of the plantar fascia (plantar aponeurosis) as a result of frequent repeated microtrauma.
Kinesitherapy includes rest, ice, general developmental exercises, exercises to strengthen and strengthen the muscles of the lower leg and foot (especially those of the medial arch), passive and auto-stretching of the plantar fascia, mobilizations of the peripheral joints, kinesiotherapy, myofascial relaxation techniques and massage. Shockwave therapy is used as an apparatus method.
The treatment and recovery of patients with plantar fasciitis is a long process that requires a multidisciplinary approach and a team. The combined application of various methods of conservative treatment is a prerequisite for better results.
Kinesitherapy includes rest, ice, general developmental exercises, exercises to strengthen and strengthen the muscles of the lower leg and foot (especially those of the medial arch), passive and auto-stretching of the plantar fascia, mobilizations of the peripheral joints, kinesiotherapy, myofascial relaxation techniques and massage. Shockwave therapy is used as an apparatus method.
The treatment and recovery of patients with plantar fasciitis is a long process that requires a multidisciplinary approach and a team. The combined application of various methods of conservative treatment is a prerequisite for better results.
Keywords
Plantar Fasciitis, Kinesitherapy, Conservative Treatment
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