Plantar Heel Pain

Overview

4.4 out of 5 (56 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.5

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

4 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


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Activity Description

Plantar heel pain is a pervasive issue that afflicts numerous adults and significantly hampers their quality of life. With diverse causative factors, ranging from common plantar fasciitis to more complex etiologies such as S1 radiculopathy and seronegative spondyloarthropathies, this activity comprehensively explores the condition. This condition underscores the pivotal role of an interprofessional team in recognizing and managing plantar heel pain effectively. The program facilitates a practical approach to identifying the underlying cause through comprehensive history-taking and physical examination, which form the foundation of accurate diagnosis. The activity discusses evidence-based management strategies, encompassing lifestyle modifications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rehabilitation, local injections, and surgical interventions. By participating in this activity, learners will be better prepared to address the challenges posed by plantar heel pain and improve patient outcomes through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Apply lifestyle modifications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rehabilitation, local injections, and surgical interventions as appropriate.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of selected management strategies through ongoing assessment.

  • Recognize common conditions such as plantar fasciitis and complex etiologies like S1 radiculopathy and seronegative spondyloarthropathies.

  • Identify interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and communication to enhance outcomes for patients affected by plantar heel pain.

  • Outline the pharmacologic therapy as it applies to Plantar Heel Pain

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Reviews

veru good review

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Daniel R. on 12/19/2022

Paul F. on 12/26/2022

Stretches and arch supports are very important but were hardly mentionmed.

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RACHELLE N. on 1/24/2023

very well done

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Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

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