Effectiveness of calf muscle stretching for the short-term treatment of plantar heel pain: a randomised trial

Radford, Joel A; Landorf, Karl B; Buchbinder, Rachelle; Cook, Catherine

doi:10.1186/1471-2474-8-36

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“…The stretching program consisted of four commonly used fascia stretching activities that were derived from the literature. [1][2][3][4]6 Subjects performed 3 repetitions of each exercise, holding each repetition for 30 seconds. During the first stretch, the subjects passively extended their great toe while applying pressure to fascia (Fig 1).…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Clinicians commonly apply local modalities, manual treatments and stretching exercises in spite of a general lack of clinical evidence to prove the effectiveness of some of these methods. Authors performing a systematic review cited, "26 conservative treatments that have been recommended for the treatment of plantar heel pain."…”

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“…Authors performing a systematic review cited, "26 conservative treatments that have been recommended for the treatment of plantar heel pain." 6 These interventions included night splints, orthotic devices, shockwave therapy, stretching activities and local modalities.…”

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“…8,10 Degeneration of the plantar fascia can be the result of excessive loading, repetitive trauma, tears, or chronic inflammation. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Among the various treatment options, it appears that there is limited documented effectiveness. The most effective treatment involves gastrocnemius/soleus muscle stretching.…”

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“…The most effective treatment involves gastrocnemius/soleus muscle stretching. 6 Some authors have suggested that initial treatment for plantar fasciitis begin with a temporary custom foot orthosis (TCFO) for a short period of time followed by stretching. "Overall, findings suggest that a TCFO for 2 weeks, followed by a stretching program, decreases overall pain and increases foot and ankle function in subjects with plantar fasciitis".…”

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Light-Emitting Diode Versus Sham in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial

Higgins

Hews

Windon

et al. 2015

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of this preliminary study was to compare the application of the light emitting diode (LED) to sham LED in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methods: Eighteen subjects met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned into 2 groups: light emitting diode or sham LED. The subjects received either the LED at 12 J/cm 2 or sham LED along 2 points of the plantar fascia. Subjects in both groups received a 10 minute transverse friction massage and participated in 4 plantar fascia stretching exercises. All subjects received a total of 6 treatments over 3 weeks. Progress was assessed using the lower extremity functional and analog pain scale. Results: No significant difference was found between treatment groups (P = .845). There was a significant difference in pain and outcome scores over time within both groups (P b .35). Conclusion: Among patients with plantar fasciitis, the use of LED did not result in greater improvement in function or pain compared with sham treatment. The findings suggest that manual intervention and passive stretching activities may have provided significant pain relief and improvement in functional outcome scores.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Light-Emitting Diode Versus Sham in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial

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Windon

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Do the fasciae of the soleus have a role in plantar fasciitis?

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Plantar fasciitis is a chronic, self‐limiting, and painful disabling condition affecting the inferomedial aspect of the heel, usually extending toward the metatarsophalangeal joints. There is compelling evidence for a strong correlation between Achilles tendon (AT) loading and plantar aponeurosis (PA) tension. In line with this, tightness of the AT is found in almost 80% of patients affected by plantar fasciitis. A positive correlation has also been reported between gastrocnemius‐soleus tightness and heel pain severity in this condition. Despite its high prevalence, the exact etiology and pathological mechanisms underlying plantar heel pain remain unclear. Therefore, the aim of the present paper is to discuss the anatomical and biomechanical substrates of plantar fasciitis with special emphasis on the emerging, though largely neglected, fascial system. In particular, the relationship between the fascia, triceps surae muscle, AT, and PA will be analyzed. We then proceed to discuss how structural and biomechanical alterations of the muscle‐tendon‐fascia complex due to muscle overuse or injury can create the conditions for the onset of PA pathology. A deeper knowledge of the possible molecular mechanisms underpinning changes in the mechanical properties of the fascial system in response to altered loading and/or muscle contraction could help healthcare professionals and clinicians refine nonoperative treatment strategies and rehabilitation protocols for plantar fasciitis.

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Platelet‐rich plasma injections as a treatment for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis in athletes

Sneed

Wong

2023

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Platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) injections represent a growing interest in the use of biologic therapies for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. One possible application of PRP is in the management of overuse injuries commonly experienced by athletes. The aim of this review is to evaluate and summarize existing evidence regarding the efficacy of PRP in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis in athletes. Although many lower quality single‐armed studies have demonstrated clinical improvement in athletes treated for Achilles tendinopathy with PRP, higher quality randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown no clear benefit in athletes. Existing data suggest PRP significantly improves clinical outcomes for plantar fasciitis in the general population, but very few studies and no RCTs are available that specifically analyze outcomes in athletic populations. More research is needed to evaluate how platelet concentration, leukocyte and erythrocyte presence, and sport type may interact to affect clinical outcomes in athletes.

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Effectiveness of calf muscle stretching for the short-term treatment of plantar heel pain: a randomised trial

Cited by 90 publications

References 32 publications

Light-Emitting Diode Versus Sham in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial

Light-Emitting Diode Versus Sham in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Trial

Do the fasciae of the soleus have a role in plantar fasciitis?

Platelet‐rich plasma injections as a treatment for Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis in athletes

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