Comprehensive Review and Evidence-Based Treatment Framework for Optimizing Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis and Management

Cureus. 2025 Jul 25;17(7):e88745. doi: 10.7759/cureus.88745. eCollection 2025 Jul. ABSTRACT Plantar fasciitis, a prevalent cause of heel pain, results from inflammation of the plantar fascia, often due to repetitive stress and overuse. This comprehensive review and evidence-based treatment framework for optimizing plantar fasciitis diagnosis and management aims to inform podiatric surgeons (foot and ankle surgeons), […]