title: Use of posterior night splints in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
abstract: Plantar fasciitis is a frequent cause of heel pain in athletes, as well as in persons who are not involved in sports. Stretching, strengthening, correction of training errors and orthotics are essential components in any treatment program. For patients who do not respond to these interventions, posterior night splints can obviate the need for invasive therapies such as corticosteroid injections and surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison 53715, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ryan
mesh_terms: D003663:Decision Trees; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005208:Fasciitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005528:Foot; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013165:Splints