The Effects of a Rigid Shank Shoe on Plantar Fasciitis in Runners
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چکیده
Plantar fasciitis is a common inflammation of the broad-based ligament extending from the calcaneus to a point just proximal to the metatarsal heads (Hlavac, 2001). In high impact, repetitive sports such as running, 10% of all injuries can be attributed to this condition (Tauton et al, 2002). Although medical experts do not entirely agree on the specific cause, most practitioners and investigators include the following etiologies: shape and structure of the foot, activity level of the patient, weight of the patient, the playing surface and the quality of the shoe gear (Thomas et al, 2001; Wilke, Fischer and Gutierrez, 2001).
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