Plantar heel pain is a pervasive issue that afflicts numerous adults and significantly hampers their quality of life. With diverse causative factors, ranging from common plantar fasciitis to more complex etiologies such as S1 radiculopathy and seronegative spondyloarthropathies, this activity comprehensively explores the condition. This condition underscores the pivotal role of an interprofessional team in recognizing and managing plantar heel pain effectively. The program facilitates a practical approach to identifying the underlying cause through comprehensive history-taking and physical examination, which form the foundation of accurate diagnosis. The activity discusses evidence-based management strategies, encompassing lifestyle modifications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, rehabilitation, local injections, and surgical interventions. By participating in this activity, learners will be better prepared to address the challenges posed by plantar heel pain and improve patient outcomes through a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/27291
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology, Soft Tissue & Bone, Sports Medicine