Management of Plantar Heel Pain: Evidence-based Best Practice Guide for our Podiatrists
In a systematic review (a review of high quality research papers) by Morrissey et al. (2021) that was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine the authors aimed to provide practitioners with a ‘Best Practice Guide’ informed by their systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values.
The summary to the approach is as follows:
- 4 weeks – follow the core approach – education, stretching and taping (STRONG EVIDENCE)
- 4 to 12 weeks (if unsatisfactory results) – initiate Shockwave therapy (STRONG EVIDENCE)
- 12 weeks (if unsatisfactory results) – include Custom Foot Orthoses (MODERATE EVIDENCE)
- Injections – are still classed as experimental and lack evidence for use.
This image from the article summaries their guide:
This guide has helped our Podiatrists at Sports & Spinal implement an evidence-based approach for treatment of stubborn plantar fasciitis. This ensures our patients are not only given the right treatment, but they have the best chance for great outcomes with this often-debilitating condition.
The addition of our EMS DOLORCLAST SHOCKWAVE MACHINES in our key locations has enabled us to now provide FULL treatment options for you.
To allow us to help you with your sore heels please visit our Shockwave booking page and book an ‘Initial Podiatry Consult’ with one of our expert Podiatrists.
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MORRISSEY, D. et al. Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values. Br J Sports Med, v. 55, n. 19, p. 1106-1118, Oct 2021. ISSN 1473-0480. Disponível em: < https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33785535 >.