Plantar Fasciopathy: Evidence-Based Management
Understand the clinical features that establish the diagnosis, the examination that distinguishes plantar fasciopathy from its mimics, and the management supported by current guidelines.
Body region
Foot
Plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, midfoot dysfunction, and foot-specific rehabilitation.
Your feet are the foundation for standing, walking, and running, so pain here can affect almost everything you do. Common foot problems include plantar fasciitis (heel pain), stress fractures, and midfoot issues — often brought on by changes in activity, footwear, or load.
Physiotherapy helps by identifying what's driving the pain, easing symptoms, and gradually rebuilding the foot's tolerance to load through targeted exercises and practical advice. In this section you'll find evidence-based assessment and treatment guidance for the main foot conditions and rehabilitation, written to support clinical decisions and explained clearly enough for patients to understand what's happening and what helps.