An Evidence-Based Practice Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Heel Pain

Plantar fasciitis affects around 15% of the population, with peak incidence between 40 and 60. Although it is often associated with runners, it is just as common in workers who stand for long periods on hard floors with insufficient cushioning. Above all, its name is misleading: it is not a simple inflammation, but a continuum ranging from an inflammatory process to degeneration of plantar…