Plantar Fasciitis | Presentation, Diagnosis, & Special Tests

The video tutorial covers the anatomy and functions of the plantar fascia, including its protective and functional roles, such as the windlass mechanism. It explains how plantar fasciitis occurs due to chronic tension on the plantar fascia, leading to irritation. The video also discusses the symptoms and diagnostic methods for plantar fasciitis, emphasizing the windlass test as a key diagnostic tool.

What is the primary band of the plantar fascia that is most significant in plantar fasciitis?

• Lateral band

• Central band

• Distal band

• Medial band

Which mechanism involves the plantar fascia and affects the arch height during toe extension?

• Extensor mechanism

• Flexor mechanism

• Windlass mechanism

• Torsion mechanism

What typically causes plantar fasciitis?

• Acute injury to the foot

• Chronic tension on the plantar fascia

• Infection in the foot

• Genetic predisposition

Where is the pain most commonly located in plantar fasciitis?

• Lateral side of the foot

• Heel pad

• Medial calcaneal tubercle

• Top of the foot

What is a key diagnostic test for plantar fasciitis?

• Windlass test

• Tinel's test

• Thompson test

• Phalen's test

How does the pain pattern in plantar fasciitis typically progress throughout the day?

• Varies randomly without a pattern

• Remains constant throughout the day

• Starts high, decreases with movement, then increases

• Starts low, increases with movement, then decreases

In the windlass test, what movement is performed to provoke pain in plantar fasciitis?

• Inversion of the foot

• Rotation of the ankle

• Extension of the great toe

• Flexion of the great toe