How to assess, diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis

How to assess, diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis

What will I learn?

Plantar fasciitis is condition that is caused through a combination of factors such as in adequate footwear, overweight, increase in activity etc. To effectively treat this condition a detailed assessment, accurate diagnosis and multidiscipline approach is required.

On this course will learn;

1. How to carry out a detailed assessment of the foot and a basic assessment of the low back in order to determine the primary cause of heel pain.

2. The dynamic function of the intrinsic foot muscles and how weakness will contribute to the onset of plantar fasciitis or delay healing.

3. Effective strengthening exercises for the intrinsic muscles of the feet and how to implement these in your treatment protocol.

4. How to apply massage to the calf and plantar fascia to reduce tension in the muscle and fascia.

5. How inadequate footwear may lead to the development of plantar fasciitis.

6. The importance of correct footwear for the management and prevention of plantar fasciitis.

7. How to apply effective stretching exercises for the management of plantar fasciitis.

8. The most effective type of insole to use based on the patient’s primary complaint for the management of plantar fasciitis.

9. How to integrate acupressure and dry needling techniques to deactivate trigger points.

10. How to select the most effective acupuncture points to reduce swelling, pain and stimulate the repair process.

Learn how to effectively use medical acupuncture, soft tissue manipulation, taping and orthoses in the management of PF

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What you will learn

• On this course I aim to pass on my clinical experience as a podiatrist, physiotherapist and acupuncture practitioner with supporting evidence for the management of plantar fasciitis. You will learn how to assess, diagnose and treat some of the most stubborn cases of heel pain through the use of a combination of tried and tested treatment modalities.
• You will first learn how to take a detailed assessment of the foot to determine the primary cause of heel pain before reviewing and demonstrating how to apply some of the most effective treatment modalities (acupuncture, massage, ischemic compression, myofascial trigger points, steroid injections, orthotics, etc) . Throughout the course there is a focus on the application of medical acupuncture to allow practitioners to select effective points in the management of heel pain

Rating: 4.65

Level: Intermediate Level

Duration: 3 hours

Instructor: Steve Bailey