Plantar Heel Pain Management: A Survey of UK Registered Healthcare Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple healthcare professions are involved in the management of plantar heel pain (PHP). Professional diversity can lead to varied practice and treatment choices. Understanding PHP management can aid clinical benchmarking, inform knowledge mobilisation strategies, and may support shared decision making between patients and referrers. This study explored the management of plantar heel pain by United Kingdom (UK) registered healthcare professionals.

Methods

A cross-sectional, online survey using the Jisc Online Surveys platform. The survey was distributed to UK healthcare practitioners via digital channels, including professional bodies, special interest groups and social media.

Results

Four hundred and six professionals responded, predominantly podiatrists

SUBMITTER: Drake C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515048 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature