Here is a presentation I use for patients with heel conditions. It covers plantar fasciitis, plantar fibroma, Achilles tendonitis, Haglund's deformity, posterior tibial tendonitis, Severe's Disease. To learn more about heel pain go to www.worcesterfootcare.com/heel

1. Heel Pain
●Plantar Fasciitis
●Plantar Fibroma
●Achilles Tendonitis
●Haglund's Deformity
●Posterior Tibial
Tendonitis
●Sever's Disease
Top Questions
● Why did I get it?
● How can I get rid of
it quickly?
● Do I need surgery?
● When can I wear
normal shoes?

3. ● Medial Calcaneal Neuritis
● Bursitis
Treatment

4. Haglund's Deformity
Treatment

5. Achilles Tendonitis
Treatment

6. Sever's Disease
Treatment

7. Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Treatment

8. Plantar Fibroma
● Cortisone Injection
● Orthotics
● Verapamil
● Removal

9. ● Examination
● X-Rays
Initial Exam

10. Treatments
● Cold Therapy - Ice or Biofreeze
● NSAIDs (Naproxen 500mg - 2x a day)
● New Shoes - Asics, New Balance

11. Trigger Point Tools, Foam Roller or
Physical Therapy

12. Stretching

13. Procedures
● Injection (3 are the limit)
● Physical therapy - Graston and
taping

14. Deep Heel Cup - Needs to be
part of orthotic to reduce
abnormal motion
Orthotics and Heel Lifts

15. Air Heel - to reduce
pressure during the day
when walking
Night Splint - to reduce
pain with 1st step after
sitting or in morning
Plantar Fascia Support
- provides and
continuous support to
the heel region
What's Next Shoe Stores

16. Phase 2
● Cast Walking Boot
● Crutches
● Discuss Surgery

17. Surgical Repair
TOPAZ - Procedure to
reduce inflammation
Haglund's Repair - Reduce
bump on back of heel
Video
After Surgery

18. Other Therapies
PRP Injection
Shockwave Therapy

19. Surgery Preparation