Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory disease of the plantar fascia, which is characterized by degenerative-inflammatory changes, and leads to the appearance of pain in the heel.The main risk factors are a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, constant wearing of high-heeled shoes, sedentary work.In addition, this pathology can also occur in athletes.With diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plantar fasciitis can also occur.Most often, the pain syndrome can pass on its own, but with prolonged exposure to risk factors, as well as the progression of chronic diseases, as a result of a compensatory reaction, so-called osteophytes are formed -marginal bone growths, otherwise they are called "heel spurs".Osteophytes are diagnosed using X-ray examination.Fracture of osteophytes can be a complication.Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults.The pain occurs in the morning and increases with exertion.An increasing number of literary data indicate the need to use various treatment methods for this disease.The use of shock wave therapy for plantar fasciitis leads to a decrease in the inflammatory process, and as a consequence, regression of the pain syndrome.In addition, such complex approaches as the use of shock wave therapy with physical exercises, magnetic therapy, ultrasound therapy, and the use of a "dry needle" lead to rapid relief of pain and an increase in the period of remission.