Which client is at highest risk for the development of plantar fasciitis?
a. Young adult runner
b. Adolescent swimmer
c. Older adult client who walks with a cane
d. Adult client confined to a wheelchair
A
Plantar fasciitis accounts for 10% of running-related injuries. Obesity is also thought to be a fac-tor in the development of plantar fasciitis. It is often seen in middle-aged and older adults who are ambulatory, but plantar fasciitis is most common in athletes, especially runners.
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