Contributing factors in children who present with calcaneal apophysitis
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Methods This study was a cross-sectional study with comparison to normative data. 124 children (males = 72, mean age 10.88 + 1.48 years) with a clinical diagnosis of calcaneal apophysitis were recruited. Normative data was used from Australian and International publications. The baseline measures recorded were: height; weight; waist circumference; BMI; foot posture; and ankle joint range of motion. Univariate and multivariable regression analyses were undertaken to identify factors associated with the severity of pain experienced.
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