Association of Obesity and Plantar Fasciitis in Patients With Plantar Heel Spurs
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2023 Background: Although its pathophysiology is not clear, the presence of a plantar heel spur has been considered a cause of heel pain in plantar fasciitis. This study investigated demographic and radiographic differences between a plantar fasciitis patient
Wonyong Lee MD +2 more
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Life, 2021 The number of systematic review and meta-analyses on plantar fasciitis is expanding. The purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of reviews on the topic pertaining to plantar fasciitis, identify any conflicting and inconsistent ...
Hye Chang Rhim +4 more
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Effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound on reducing pain intensity and functional disability in patients with plantar fasciitis: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials [PDF]
PeerJBackground Ultrasound therapy is one of the preferred conservative treatments for patients with plantar fasciitis. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in decreasing pain intensity and improving functional disability in
Anas Mohammed Alhakami +3 more
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Anatomical features of plantar fasciitis in various age cohorts: Based on magnetic resonance imaging
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 Background Due to the lack of further studies on the influence of age factors on plantar fasciitis, this study evaluates the characteristic observation points of magnetic resonance imaging in various age cohorts of patients with plantar fasciitis to help
Lei Zhang Ph.D +8 more
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Prevalence, causes, and treatment of plantar fasciitis in young females of a medical college
Bulletin of Faculty of Physical TherapyBackground Plantar fasciitis, a common musculoskeletal disorder, is characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia plays a crucial role in supporting the arch of the
Qasim Ali, Yang Long, Muhammad Ali
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Lateral Plantar Nerve Release with or without Calcaneal Drilling for Resistant Plantar Fasciitis [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 Purpose. To compare the outcome following lateral plantar nerve release with or without calcaneal drilling for resistant plantar fasciitis. Methods. 30 women and 3 men aged 30 to 60 (mean, 45) years with resistant plantar fasciitis were randomised to ...
Ahmed Fathy Sadek +2 more
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Therapeutic Effect of Intralesional Corticosteroids in Comparison with Multiple Puncture Technique in Treatment of Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Case ReportsIntroduction: Plantar fasciitis is a common condition characterized by pain at the heel, particularly in the morning with the first step out of bed and initial steps after a long break. Corticosteroids were the mainstay of treatment for plantar fasciitis,
Pranay Khandelwal +4 more
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Advanced Biomedical Research, 2014 Background: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is an alternative treatment for refractory cases of plantar fasciitis.
Alireza Moghtaderi +2 more
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The effect of night splints in the treatment of plantar fasciitis: a systematic literature review [PDF]
, 2016 Objective: To investigate the use of night splints for the treatment of plantar fasciitis and the current evidence regarding their ability to affect symptoms associated with plantar fasciitis.https://jdc.jefferson.edu/dptcapstones/1009/thumbnail ...
Boatwright, SPT, Kelly +5 more
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Siberian Journal of Life Sciences and AgricultureBackground. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common disease that causes pain in the foot and heel. Heel discomfort is associated with the development of plantar fasciitis in both active and sedentary older adults.
Akhu Myuzhgyan Yavuz Muradova
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