Plantar fasciitis is a common condition among recreational athletes, often seen following a steep increase in workload and volume. This can be treated successfully with non-operative modalities, beginning with stretching programs and splinting.
Corticosteroids have been a part of standard practice but are associated with plantar fascia ruptures and heel pad atrophy. Help pad atrophy is amenable to shoe wear modifications with extra padding. In cases of plantar fascia rupture, immobilization with a CAM boot is sufficient, with repair very rarely being indicated.