Introduction

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is a complex, multifaceted condition, which affects numerous adults globally. Despite its prevalence and debilitating impact, its aetiology is still not well understood. Numerous risk factors for PHP have been proposed. However, studies are often of poor quality and yield conflicting results, which hampers effective, evidence-based management of PHP.
This course is the second in a series on plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS). The literature regarding PHP will be reviewed in three parts as three separate courses: 1) Risk Factors; 2) Assessment; and 3) Treatment. In this first literature review course, Bernice Saban evaluates the available evidence to determine which factors are associated with the development of PHPS. Watch out for the next course, which assesses the literature about assessment techniques for PHPS.

Learning outcomes

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

• describe intrinsic and extrinsic factors proposed to be related to plantar heel pain syndrome
• discuss how these proposed risk factors relate to plantar heel pain syndrome
• choose at least three risk factors strongly associated with plantar heel pain syndrome based on a case scenario

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 1.5 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.