In Obese Patients, Plantar Fasciitis May Improve With Weight Loss December 06, 2013 By Lorraine L. Janeczko ATLANTA – (Reuters Health) Dec 06 – Obese patients may have less severe plantar fasciitis (PF) if they lose weight, either by surgery or dieting, researchers said November 14 at Obesity Week 2013, the first annual joint meeting […]
McKeon PO, Hertel J, Bramble D, et al. The foot core system: a new paradigm for understanding intrinsic foot muscle function. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2015;49:290. Abstract The foot is a complex structure with many articulations and multiple degrees of freedom that play an important role in static posture and dynamic activities. The evolutionary […]
Ettore Vulcano, MD; Sriniwasan Mani, BS; Huong Do, MS; Walter H. Bohne, MD; Scott J. Ellis, MD Orthopedics October 2014 – Volume 37 · Issue 10: e897-e901 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140924-56 Abstract Plantar spurs and Achilles tendinopathy are common causes of heel pain. In the authors’ practice, it was anecdotally noted that patients with Achilles tendinopathy often […]
by Tom Goom on August 22, 2014 Plantar fasciitis can be a nuisance to treat and, to date, we’ve had little high quality evidence to guide us. Today’s blog represents an exciting new direction in treating this stubborn condition. For some time we’ve noted the similarities between plantar fascial problems and tendinopathy. Back in 2006 […]
Story Source by Tom Goom on August 22, 2014 in Foot and ankle, Guest Bloggers, Running Injuries Plantar fasciitis can be a nuisance to treat and, to date, we’ve had little high quality evidence to guide us. Today’s blog represents an exciting new direction in treating this stubborn condition. For some time we’ve noted the […]
Ann Anat. 2014 Jul 29. pii: S0940-9602(14)00149-6. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2014.07.003. [Epub ahead of print] Changes in length of the plantar aponeurosis during the stance phase of gait – An in vivo dynamic fluoroscopic study. Fessel G1, Jacob HA2, Wyss C3, Mittlmeier T4, Müller-Gerbl M5, Büttner A6. Author information Abstract In locomotion, ligaments and muscles have been […]
Is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Clinical Efficacy for Relief of Chronic, Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo or Active-Treatment Controlled Trials Meng-Chen Yin, MD, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 95, Issue 8, Pages 1585–1593, August 2014 Abstract Objective To assess the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and […]
Published on Jan 22, 2014 Want to treat your Plantar Fasciosis (formerly known as Plantar Fasciitis) naturally, without surgery or orthotics? Natural Sports Podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan discusses natural, conservative and preventive treatments for Plantar Fasciosis, and compares them to traditionally offered, conventional Podiatric treatments. Learn why this condition often involves no “itis” or inflammation […]
Plantar fasciitis and its relationship with hallux limitus. AuthorsAranda Y, et al. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2014 May;104(3):263-8. doi: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.263. Abstract Background : We sought to determine whether patients with plantar fasciitis have limited dorsiflexion in the first metatarsophalangeal joint and which type of foot, pronated or supinated, is most frequently associated with plantar […]
A pilot randomized clinical trial Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 2 , Pages 102-108, April 2014 Bernice Saban Abstract Background Plantar heel pain syndrome (PHPS) is a common foot disorder; however, there is limited clinical evidence on which to base treatment. Repeated clinical observations indicating heel pain during heel rise and minisquat on the affected […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Available online 6 March 2014 Akhbari Behnam, PhD, PT Journal Reference Abstract Objective The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of dry needling based on myofascial meridians for management of plantar fasciitis. Clinical features A 53-year-old man presented with bilateral chronic foot pain for more than 2 […]
Orthopedic Research and Reviews Authors: Martinelli N, Bonifacini C, Romeo G Published Date March 2014 Volume 2014:6 Pages 33 – 40 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ORR.S43126 Abstract: Almost 1 million Americans are affected by plantar fasciitis (PF), which is the commonest cause of chronic heel pain. This condition is often managed conservatively, and many rehabilitation protocols, some with […]
Foot Ankle Int. 2014 Mar;35(3):258-63. doi: 10.1177/1071100713514564. Epub 2013 Nov 25. Risk factors affecting chronic rupture of the plantar fascia. Lee HS, Choi YR, Kim SW, Lee JY, Seo JH, Jeong JJ. Abstract BACKGROUND: Prior to 1994, plantar fascia ruptures were considered as an acute injury that occurred primarily in athletes. However, plantar fascia ruptures […]
J Anat. 2013 Dec;223(6):665-76. doi: 10.1111/joa.12111. Epub 2013 Sep 12. Stecco C, Corradin M, Macchi V, Morra A, Porzionato A, Biz C, De Caro R. Abstract Although the plantar fascia (PF) has been studied quite well from a biomechanical viewpoint, its microscopic properties have been overlooked: nothing is known about its content of elastic fibers, […]
Somastruct.com August 6, 2013 by James Speck Plantar fasciitis is a poorly understood condition. There is little consensus among medical professionals about what causes the problem, and no treatments have been reliably proven to treat it. A number of theories exists for why plantar fasciitis develops, but the ineffectiveness of conventional treatments suggests something is […]
Effect of plantar intrinsic muscle training on medial longitudinal arch morphology and dynamic function Edward P. Mulligan Manual Therapy Volume 18, Issue 5, Pages 425–430, October 2013 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, School of Health Professions, Department of Physical Therapy, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390-8876, USA Received: May 12, 2012; Received in […]