The treatment with podiatric massage for individuals with plantar fasciitis

Introduction: in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, foot massage is effective due to its variety of manipulations, gentle movements on the soft tissues of the body, by acting with deep and energetic pressure. These maneuvers are essential and adaptable according to the individual needs of each person with the aim of providing relief and well-being. Objective: to diagnose the initial state for the execution of foot massage to people with plantar fasciitis at the Dr. Cosme Ordoñez Carceller University Polyclinic. Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out, theoretical methods were applied, the systematization of references related to the subject and empirical methods such as a survey of people with plantar fasciitis, to identify the type of foot massage treatment applied, physical examination and diagnostic tests to determine their level of affectation. Results: analysis of the results of the instruments used to assess the initial diagnosis and their methodological triangulation allowed us to identify problems and potential opportunities for the application of foot massage in patients with plantar fasciitis attending this clinic. Conclusions: the problems and potential opportunities identified allowed for the development of the protocol.