Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  • Definition, causes, prevalence, and prognosis.
• Diagnosis
  •  How to assess someone with plantar fasciitis and differential diagnosis.
• Management
  •  How to manage plantar fasciitis.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How to diagnose plantar fasciitis.
• About possible differential diagnoses.
• What information and advice to give people with plantar fasciitis. 
• About appropriate use of corticosteroid injections. 
• When to refer people. 

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered