Outcomes of the Proprioception and Strengthening Exercise Program in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years. * Formal diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, characterized by sharp pain during the first steps in the morning, pain that increases with prolonged activity, localized tenderness on palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle or proximal fascia, and a positive Windlass test. * Symptom duration of at least 3 months. * Heel pain intensity score of Visual Analog Scale (VAS) \> 3. * Voluntary agreement to participate, evidenced by signing the written informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * History of acute lower-extremity trauma. * History of prior foot or ankle surgery. * Corticosteroid injection to the affected heel within the preceding 6 months. * Presence of systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic disease. * Uncontrolled systemic disease (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus). * Current or past history of malignancy. * Current pregnancy. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m². * Any musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, ocular, or vestibular disorder that could impair balance or limit the ability to stand unsupported. * Neurocognitive or psychiatric conditions precluding adherence to the exercise protocols or outcome assessments.