A 40-year-old teacher who has been referred to you has experienced pain along the plantar aspect of the heel for more than 6 months.It is most noticeable when getting out of bed in the morning, upon standing after sitting for longer than 1 hour, and after playing racquetball.During walking, pain is most noticeable at the terminal stance/pre-swing phase of gait.The mostly likely disorder causing these symptoms is:

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The symptoms described are consistent with plantar fasciitis, which is characterized by pain in the plantar aspect of the heel, particularly upon weight-bearing after rest periods. The pain is typically worse in the morning and after prolonged periods of sitting or standing, and can be exacerbated by sports activities such as racquetball. Pain during walking is also common, particularly during the terminal stance/pre-swing phase of gait. Calcaneal bursitis, Achilles tendinitis, and posterior tibialis tendinitis may also cause heel pain, but are less likely given the pattern of symptoms described.

A 40-Year-Old Teacher Who Has Been Referred to You Has