Article
Rehabilitation
Deborah A. R. Seligman, Deirdre Dawson, David L. Streiner, David J. Seligman, Aileen Davis
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of soft and hard orthotics in treating heel pain and plantar fasciitis, finding both to be effective in pain relief but soft orthotics being less expensive. Age did not affect orthotic effectiveness.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aurora Castro-Mendez, Inmaculada C. Palomo-Toucedo, Manuel Pabon-Carrasco, Mercedes Ortiz-Romero, Lourdes Ma Fernandez-Seguin
Summary: This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of Dynamic Tape((R)) and the low-dye taping technique on pain intensity, ankle range of motion, and foot posture index in patients with plantar fasciitis. The results showed that Dynamic Tape((R)) was more effective in reducing pain intensity compared to low-dye taping, although both methods did not produce significant changes in ankle range of motion and foot posture index.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Haimanot Melese, Abayneh Alamer, Kefale Getie, Fetene Nigussie, Sileshi Ayhualem
Summary: This review synthesizes evidence on the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for individuals with chronic plantar fasciitis and indicates a moderate confirmation for improving pain and foot function in these patients. It suggests that extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising rehabilitation intervention for chronic plantar fasciitis.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Francesco Agostini, Massimiliano Mangone, Nikolaos Finamore, Marta Di Nicola, Federico Papa, Giuliano Alessio, Luigi Vetrugno, Angelo Chiaramonte, Giorgia Cimbri, Andrea Bernetti, Marco Paoloni, Teresa Paolucci
Summary: In comparing ESWT to placebo, ESWT was found to be effective. However, more randomized trials are needed to compare different types and intensities of shockwave therapy in order to obtain more precise information on its effectiveness.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Hugo P. Y. Fong, Meng-Ting Zhu, David P. Rabago, Kenneth D. Reeves, Vincent C. H. Chung, Regina W. S. Sit
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the effectiveness of hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) in plantar fasciopathy (PF) and found that in the medium term, DPT was more effective than normal saline injections in reducing pain and improving function, but less effective than corticosteroid injections in the short term.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yusung Kim, Divij Bhatia, Yechan Lee, Yeonhun Ryu, Hyung-Soon Park
Summary: This study presented the development and clinical evaluation of a foot stretching robot for the treatment of plantar fasciitis, demonstrating its therapeutic effectiveness and the feasibility of using metatarsophalangeal joint stiffness as an indicator of recovery. The results showed significant improvement in patients after using the robot, which also indicated its superiority in treating plantar fasciitis compared to previous studies. Overall, the foot stretching robot had a significant therapeutic effect on plantar fasciitis and could be used for monitoring recovery effectively.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Carlos Acosta-Olivo, Luis E. Simental-Mendia, Felix Vilchez-Cavazos, Victor M. Pena-Martinez, Jorge Elizondo-Rodiguez, Mario Simental-Mendia
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) on the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The results show that BTX-A injections can significantly relieve pain and improve functionality. The pain relief effect is sustained at 12 months, while functional improvement remains significant at 0-6 months.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hsin-Yu Chen, Hsien-Te Peng, Chin-Kang Chang, Fu-Ting Wang, Chia-Hao Yen, Tsung-Yang Wang, Hsiang-Chun Chuang, Fang-Yao Chiu, Chen-Yi Song
Summary: This study investigated the immediate effects of customized foot orthotics on plantar pressure and contact area in patients with symptomatic hallux valgus. The results showed that customized foot orthotics redistribute plantar pressure and contact area, improving the functional support of the midfoot in patients with hallux valgus.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alper Kurtoglu, Alauddin Kochai, Mustafa Erkan Inanmaz, Erhan Sukur, Dogan Keskin, Mehmet Turker, Zafer Sen, Ismail Daldal, Lacin Yuksel Avan
Summary: This study found that radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA) is an effective alternative method for treating patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. After RFNA treatment, patients experienced a reduction in pain and were able to quickly return to normal work and weight-bearing activities.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuka Matsumoto, Naomichi Ogihara, Sachiko Kosuge, Hiroki Hanawa, Takanori Kokubun, Naohiko Kanemura
Summary: This study investigated the differences in landing and jumping kinematics and kinetics of the foot between sexes during drop-jump activities. The results showed that dorsiflexion, angular velocity, and normalized plantarflexion moment of the midtarsal joint after the heel landed on the floor were significantly larger in females than in males. These differences in foot kinematics and kinetics between sexes could potentially lead to a higher prevalence of foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis in females.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuka Matsumoto, Naomichi Ogihara, Sachiko Kosuge, Hiroki Hanawa, Takanori Kokubun, Naohiko Kanemura
Summary: This study investigated the differences in landing and jumping kinematics and kinetics of the foot between sexes during drop-jump activities. The results showed that dorsiflexion, angular velocity, and normalized plantarflexion moment of the midtarsal joint were significantly larger in females, leading to a higher prevalence of foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis in females.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Hanieh Pazhooman, Mohammed S. Alamri, Robin L. Pomeroy, Stephen C. Cobb
Summary: This study investigated the differences in running gait foot kinematics between female and male runners with and without plantar heel pain associated with plantar fascia pathology (PHP). The findings showed that runners with PHP exhibited altered foot articulation range of motion during early and propulsion stance phases, which differed from uninjured runners. This suggests that PHP may have an impact on foot function in runners and warrants further investigation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Seok-Min Hwang, Seok Kim, Suk-Hyun Hwang
Summary: Using Google search engine query data, we found seasonal trends in internet searches for plantar fasciitis and related symptoms in multiple countries. This seasonality is thought to be related to increased physical activity during the warmer months leading to a higher frequency of plantar fasciitis.
Review
Orthopedics
Anna Julia Pereira Bendo, Marcia Izabeli Guimaraes Barros, Gladson Ricardo Flor Bertolini, Alberito Rodrigo de Carvalho, Cristiane Buzanello Donin, Marcia Rosangela Buzanello Azevedo
Summary: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common subcalcaneal pain syndrome. The use of foot and ankle splinting can help reduce pain and improve function in individuals with PF. However, more primary studies are needed to validate the effectiveness of night splinting due to the limited number of randomized clinical trials.
MLTJ-MUSCLES LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Junchao Guo, Jiemeng Yang, Jingyu Pu, Fengling Ma
Summary: The effect of custom-molded insoles on plantar pain in flatfoot patients was investigated in this study. The results showed that using the insoles led to a reduction in the height of the navicular tubercle and the deflection angle of the calcaneus, while hindfoot plantar pressure did not change significantly. Additionally, the use of the custom-made insole had varying effects on pressure at different metatarsals.
MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
(2023)