A patient presents at a clinic complaining of pain in his heel so bad that it inhibits his ability to walk. The patient is subsequently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. This patient's plan of care should include what intervention?
A) Wrapping the affected area in lamb's wool or gauze to relieve pressure
B) Gently stretching the foot and the Achilles tendon
C) Wearing open-toed shoes at all times
D) Applying topical analgesic ointment to plantar surface each morning
Ans: B
Feedback:
Plantar fasciitis leads to pain that is localized to the anterior medial aspect of the heel and diminishes with gentle stretching of the foot and Achilles tendon. Dressings of any kind are not of therapeutic benefit and analgesic ointments do not address the pathology of the problem. Open-toed shoes are of no particular benefit.
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