normal 0 false false false en-us x-none ar-sa microsoftinternetexplorer4 background and aim: results of previous studies have been conflicting on the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (eswt) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. we evaluated the effects of eswt on plantar fasciitis in terms of ultrasonographic and subjective evaluations. materials and methods: in this randomized pl...

background: plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. sonography has been proposed for early and differential diagnosis of heel pain. materials and methods: the study was performed on patients with plantar fasciitis (n=40). after completing the demographic data, the pain intensity was measured using visual analogue scale (vas); foot and ankle function by foot and ankle ability me...

Plantar fasciitis, a self-limiting condition, is a common cause of heel pain in adults. It affects more than 1 million persons per year, and two-thirds of patients with plantar fasciitis will seek care from their family physician. Plantar fasciitis affects sedentary and athletic populations. Obesity, excessive foot pronation, excessive running, and prolonged standing are risk factors for develo...

One challenge in the treatment of plantar fasciitis is that very few high-quality studies exist comparing different treatment modalities to guide evidence-based management. Current literature suggests a change to the way that plantar fasciitis is managed. This article reviews the most current literature on plantar fasciitis and showcases recommended treatment guidelines. This serves to assist p...

CLINICAL SCENARIO Plantar fasciitis is a debilitating and painful problem present in the general population. It most often presents with moderate to severe pain in the proximal inferior heel region and is most commonly associated with repeated trauma to the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis, itself, is an injury at the site of attachment at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus, often due to exc...

Plantar fasciitis, a chronic degenerative process that causes medial plantar heel pain, is responsible for approximately 1 million physician visits each year. Individuals with plantar fasciitis experience pain that is most intense during their first few steps of the day or after prolonged standing. The authors provide an overview of the diagnosis and management of a common problem encountered i...

STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional observational study. OBJECTIVES To investigate the presence of soft tissue hyperemia in plantar fasciitis with power Doppler ultrasound. BACKGROUND Localized hyperemia is an established feature of tendinopathy, suggesting that neurovascular in-growth may contribute to tendon-associated pain in some patients. The presence of abnormal soft tissue vascularity can b...

BACKGROUND Overuse injuries have a significant impact on United States military service members, but research to date has been limited in its ability to assess occupational and behavioral risk factors. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE To prospectively identify risk factors for the development of lower extremity tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis in United States military personnel. STUDY DESIGN Descripti...

Purpose: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a relatively new method in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders such as plantar fasciitis. This study aimed to compare two methods of treatment with extracorporeal shockwave and stretching in athletes with chronic plantar fasciitis. Methods: The study was a randomized clinical trial. A total of 30 male athletes with chronic plantar fasc...