Fasciitis or Nerve Compression? Distinguishing Between Different Sources of Foot Pain
(1 Hour)
By the end of this course you will:
Understand the anatomy of the plantar fascia and Baxter’s nerve.
Be able to distinguish between fasciitis and Baxter’s nerve compression.
Know how to treat different sources of foot pain, and demonstrate various home care techniques.
Obtain knowledge regarding current foot pain research.
Understand various lifestyle factors that may facilitate recovery.
This course will provide RMTs and other health practitioners with knowledge about different sources of foot pain. Therapists need to understand that not all foot pain is fasciitis! We will review the anatomy of the plantar fascia and Baxter’s nerve, and discuss the differences between fasciitis and Baxter’s nerve compression. We will also demonstrate home care and treatment techniques for these conditions, and discuss changes to lifestyle that may facilitate recovery.
The following associations have approved this course for continuing education credit. Credit may also be available from those associations with no formal approval process.
CMTNB, CRMTA, MTANS
NHPC - 5 Credits; CMMOTA - 0.5 Credits; CMTNL - 0.5 Category A Credits; CMTPEI - 1 Credit; MTAA - 1 Primary Credit; MTAM - 1 Primary Credit; MTAS - 1 Primary Credit; MTWPAM - 1 Primary Credit
Anatomy of the Plantar Fascia
Characteristics of Fasciitis
Anatomy of Baxter’s Nerve
Characteristics of Baxter’s Nerve Compression
Overview
FREE PREVIEWFasciitis Trifecta (Home Care)
Treatment Techniques
Foot Sensation
Overview
Baxter’s Duo (Home Care)
Treatment Techniques
The Link Between Glute Max and Foot Pain
Research
Lifestyle Factors to Facilitate Recovery
Quiz
References
After successful completion of this course, you will receive a course certificate stating that you've completed 1 hour of online training.
Laurie Di Giulio, RMT