Ultrasound measurement of plantar fascia thickness: Is the current criterion for normality applicable to everyone?

Abstract Background Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. Understandably knowledge normal sonographic plantar fascia thickness (PFT) crucial to diagnose this condition as thickened the most important ultrasound finding for its diagnosis. Objective The objectives study are compare PFT among heavy weight bearing and non‐weight individuals sonographically assess effect age, gender body mass index (BMI) on PFT. Methodology 154 patients, 77 in each category groups, was assessed sonographically. Independent sample T test used it between two groups. Analysis covariance bilaterally, both groups with adjustment BMI standing hours. Correlation age also calculated using Pearson's correlation analysis. p value ≤0.05 considered significant. Results Mean all patients 3.8 3.2 mm left right respectively. There no significant difference foot paired t test. Those had significantly PF than other group bilaterally. ANCOVA showed that effects Age found be correlated group. Conclusions Factors causing increased stress such lifting can thickening part physiological adaptation.