A 35-year-old female runner had been experiencing pain in her right foot and heel for 8 months. She had tried various treatments without success, including orthotics, physical therapy, chiropractic, and cortisone injections. The doctor performed a movement assessment using the SFMA technique and found several areas of dysfunction, including decreased ankle mobility and spinal and hip issues. The patient was treated with soft tissue work, muscle activation exercises, breathing exercises, and class 4 low-level laser therapy over multiple sessions. This comprehensive, movement-based treatment approach resolved her plantar fasciitis symptoms.

1. ‘ Step Outside the Foot’ Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA Pain Laser Center, LLC

2. Case Study Plantar Fasciitis ? Assessment/Evaluations Treatment Protocols Grassroots branding

7. Each assessment of the SFMA must be scored with one of four possible answers: 1. Functional and Non-Painful (FN) 2. Functional and Painful (FP) 3. Dysfunctional and Painful (DP) 4. Dysfunctional and Non-Painful (DN)** SCORING SYSTEM

8. * Dysfunctional does not always mean limited movement…..can also be an abnormal pattern, timing, or increased exertion. KEY POINT

9. Don’t Chase PAIN Traditional model attacks the inflamed tissue. We want to find and treat the source of the pain using a systematic examination.

15. (MFR, Tp, ART) Foam Rollers Laser Therapy Active Isolated Stretching