How long has the operative suffered from this condition, and what is their prognosis? Often it can be cured/ mitigated, so what treatment (if any) is the operative being prescribed by their GP? Are they currently using heel cups or cushioned inserts in th ir shoes? If not, it might be an avenue worth approaching. What sort of discussions relating to symptoms/ triggers/ treatments currently being/ already tried have you had with the operative?

my wife suffers terribly from this - physciatric nurse, on her feet all day. lifting n laying, etc. SHe has spent many hours at the GP with no success. She uses insoles, which help a little, but the only real solution is painkillers and a wee sprinkling of cement on her conrflakes. nature of the condition unfortunatly.

CRN Is a sit-stand seat (as used at many checkout tills - but not necessarily of same design) an option.

Have you analysed the persons posture when moving as this has impact on Muscle tension during the protective reflex mechanism which will have an effect on the Facia.

It is quite painful, had it myself a few years ago, brought about by running. My trainers offered too much support and restricted tendon movement. I changed to a shoe which didn't have much support at all and I've been fine ever since. I guess it's trial and error with regards to supporting the arches or not. Definitely worth trying him in different footwear though.

CRN My PF was caused by issue of workboots which were so stiff it was almost impossible to walk them in, in order of success my treatment regime consisted of Trips three times a week to podiatrist - massage, infrared etc for 6 weeks Anti inflammatory drugs to get the pain under control [ cement on cornflakes not withstanding] Re issue of PPE footwear to prevent recurrence [ my OH department hunted around for something that gave the same level of protection but didnt need walking in] 10 easy to perform at work exercises to stretch the tendon and prevent recurrence - not fun but did the business