plantar fasciitis Flashcards
1
Q
How does taping impact PF pain
A
Grade A - for pain control for up to 3 weeks - high ankle best
2
Q
Recommendation for foot orthotics in PF pain patient
A
Grade A - prefabricated or custom orthotics
- improved benefit of night splints
- less effective than exercise and manual therapy for pain control at 2 weeks, but 4 weeks about the same
3
Q
What is the recommendation for night splints
A
Grade A - 1-3 months of use before benefit
- does best with multi modal programs
4
Q
What is the recommendation on electotherapy, phonepheresis and laser therapy
A
- electro Grade D - limited benefit
- phono Grade C conflicting, but recommend ketoprophen
- Laser C - some impact on pain
5
Q
what is the recommendation for shoe wear
A
grade D - conflicting, but rocker bottom or shoe wearing schedule could help
6
Q
What is the recommendation for dry needling
A
Grade F - but ther was a study that feel outside the window and will be included next time
