Introduction

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is generally considered a self-limiting condition for most individuals. However, up to 20 percent of individuals continue to experience PHP for more than a year. Because the aetiology of PHP is still not well understood, there is uncertainty about how to manage this condition effectively. Various interventions have been proposed for PHP, but they lack the support of high-quality evidence. Clinicians are, therefore, left with a variety of treatment options, but no clear guidance on the optimal management of plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS). This course is the final literature review in the series on PHPS, and it discusses the evidence for various PHPS treatments.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify factors that should be considered when deciding on a treatment approach for PHPS
• describe the treatment tools that have been used to manage PHPS
• discuss how these treatment tools relate to PHPS
• identify the treatment tools that are, according to recent research, most effective for PHPS

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.