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Prevalence, causes, and treatment of plantar fasciitis in young females of a medical college

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy
Background 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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Non‐Randomised Comparative Analysis and Cost‐Minimisation Analysis of Macrophage‐Modulating Cream on Mildly Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Real‐World Preliminary Report

International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are serious complications of diabetes, characterised by impaired healing driven in part by pro‐inflammatory macrophage activity. ON101, a topical macrophage‐modulating cream, promotes M1‐to‐M2 transition and improves wound healing.
Chia‐Ding Shih, Asad Sayeeduddin, Sean Mauch, Sofia Sakellaridi, Erianthe Ortega, Emily R. Rosario   +5 more
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Effect of Foot Orthoses on Midfoot Pain and the Volume of Bone Marrow Lesions in the Midfoot: A Randomized Mechanism of Action Study

Arthritis Care &Research, Volume 78, Issue 4, Page 547-556, April 2026.
Objective Foot orthoses are thought to improve pain by potentially modifying internal mechanical forces. To test this, we explored whether foot orthoses can modify patterns of bone marrow lesions (BMLs) in people with midfoot pain. Methods Forty‐two people were recruited with midfoot pain, and magnetic resonance imaging–confirmed midfoot BMLs ...
Jill Halstead, Anne‐Maree Keenan, Philip G. Conaghan, Dennis McGonagle, Anthony C. Redmond   +4 more
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Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management Approach Versus Myofascial Release for Plantar Heel Pain in People With Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Plantar heel pain (PHP) is prevalent among individuals with diabetes mellitus and contributes to chronic pain, reduced mobility, muscle weakness, and activity limitation. Conventional treatments such as medications and physical modalities are used but often lack long‐term effectiveness and cost‐efficiency.
Paroshmoni Biswas Mim, Suvro Nill Sarkar, Kazi Md Azman Hossain, Md. Feroz Kabir, Md. Zahid Hossain, Sharmila Jahan, Ehsanur Rahman, Abid Hasan Khan, K. M. Amran Hossain   +8 more
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Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Treatment of Palmoplantar Pustulosis, Generalized Pustular Psoriasis, and Palmoplantar Pustular Psoriasis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory disease and assumed to be a subtype of psoriasis. Pustular psoriasis (PP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is further subclassified into various entities with different presentations including generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and palmoplantar pustular ...
Mahshid Sadat Ansari, Sama Heidari, Elnaz Pourgholi, Saeed Bahramian, Nasim Tootoonchi, Seyed Mohammad Vahabi   +5 more
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EFFECT OF KINESIO TAPING IN ADJUNCT TO CONVENTIONAL THERAPY IN REDUCING PAIN AND IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

International Journal of Physiotherapy, 2015
Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders of foot. The pain and discomfort associated with this condition has a dramatic impact on physical mobility and function. Treatment of this condition is usually conservative;
S. Tulasi Ratna, Praveen Dowle, Dr.V.B.N. Prasad, Dr. Rakhee K. Paruchuri   +3 more
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Comparison Effect of Corticosteroid Injection with Low Level Laser Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis Patients in Dr. Bratanata Hospital, Jambi

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2019
Objectives: Plantar fasciitis is a common pain disorder that affects the heel and soles of the feet. These are abnormalities at the location of tendon insertions in the bone and are characterized by scarring, inflammation, or damage to the plantar fascia.
Charles A Simanjuntak, Patrick W Gading
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Thickness of plantar fascia is not predictive of functional outcome in plantar fasciitis treatment

Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2018
Objective: The aim of this study was to define a quantitative parameter to indicate which cases of plantar fasciitis will benefit from local corticosteroid injection or ESWT and to compare the efficacy of two different treatment modalities.
Cenk Ermutlu, Murat Aksakal, Ayşem Gümüştaş, Güven Özkaya, Emrah Kovalak, Yüksel Özkan   +5 more
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Plantar fasciitis: A literature review

Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation
Plantar fasciitis is the most frequent cause of heel pain. This paper reviewed the state of the art regarding plantar fasciitis, with emphasis on recent studies, giving increasing importance to the gastrocnemius contracture in the pathogenesis and choice
Francesco Di Caprio, Marina Gigli, Lorenzo Ponziani   +2 more
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Isolated Gastrocnemius Recession for Plantar Fasciitis

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 2018
Category: Hindfoot Introduction/Purpose: Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating problem that can cause long-term pain. Multiple different studies with various modalities have been suggested to treat the inflammation of the plantar fascia.
Nicholas Cheney DO, Timothy Law DO, MBA, David Zehnder BA, Bryan Large BS, Kyle Rockwell MS, Brent Whitehead, Mckinly Vazquez   +6 more
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