Systematic review: plantar fasciitis and prolonged weight bearing

Waclawski, Eugene; Beach, Jane; Milne, Alexander; Yacyshyn, Elaine; Dryden, Donna M

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“…An average adult takes between 5,000 and 10,000 steps each day (men: an average of 7,192 steps per day; women: an average of 5,210 steps per day) (Tudor-Locke and Bassett 2004). One common problem that arises in physical activity is inflammation of the plantar fascia (Waclawski et al 2015). The plantar fascia is one of the most important parts of the foot supporting the arch of the foot to protect the foot during walking, jumping and running.…”

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Greater Reduction of Balance as a Result of Increased Plantar Fascia Elasticity at Ovulation during the Menstrual Cycle

Petrofsky

Lee

2015

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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One of the sexual hormones, estrogen, increases elasticity of human connective tissue such as the anterior cruciate ligament during the menstrual cycle in women. In the present investigation, the plantar fascia was investigated to see if there is a difference in elasticity with the menstrual cycle. Fifteen young healthy females in the age range of 18-35 years old with a regular menstrual cycle were tested twice throughout one full menstrual cycle; once during the early follicular phases and once at ovulation. Foot length, while standing on both feet and one foot were used to assess plantar fascia elasticity, ultrasound measured plantar fascia thickness while lying and standing, and posture sway and tremor using a balance platform during 8 different balance tests were assessed to see the impact of elasticity changes. Foot length increased significantly at ovulation compared to menstruation when standing on two feet (p = 0.03) and standing on one foot (p < 0.001). There was also a significant increase in plantar fascia in thinning per kilogram weight applied to the foot at ovulation compared to menstruation (p = 0.014). Associated with this increase in elasticity at ovulation, there was a reduction in balance in the most difficult balance tasks and an increase in tremor during ovulation (p < 0.05). Plantar fascia elasticity change during the menstrual cycle might have effects on posture sway and tremor, which could have a potential risk of falling. Therefore, healthy professionals working with young female adults should recognize these physiological effects.

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Greater Reduction of Balance as a Result of Increased Plantar Fascia Elasticity at Ovulation during the Menstrual Cycle

Petrofsky

Lee

2015

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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“…According to a systematic review, the proportion of time standing on hard surfaces and walking is associated with an increased risk of plantar fasciitis 17) . A study reported that nurses walked for a long distance during the work, with an average of 4.20 miles (6.7 km) across a 12-h day shift and 3.95 miles (6.3 km) during a 12-h night shift 32) .…”

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“…The occurrence of plantar fasciitis is usually associated with work-related prolonged weight-bearing. People involved in occupations that require continual standing or walking, such as waiters, maids, kitchen workers, athletics, and military personnel, are at a higher risk of developing plantar fasciitis [16][17][18] . Several studies have focused on the relationship between the risk of plantar fasciitis and specific occupations 17,18) .…”

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“…People involved in occupations that require continual standing or walking, such as waiters, maids, kitchen workers, athletics, and military personnel, are at a higher risk of developing plantar fasciitis [16][17][18] . Several studies have focused on the relationship between the risk of plantar fasciitis and specific occupations 17,18) . Physicians and nurses in Taiwan have heavy workload, long working hours with standing or walking particularly since the launch of the National Health Insurance in 1995, which might increase the risk of musculoskeletal diseases (e.g., cervical and lumbar herniated intervertebral discs) 19,20) including plantar fasciitis.…”

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Plantar fasciitis in physicians and nurses: a nationwide population-based study

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Approval of the research protocol This study was strictly conducted according to the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by the Institutional Review Board at Chi-Mei Medical Center. Informed Consent Since the NHIRD contains de-identified information, informed consents from the participants are waived, which does not affect the rights and welfare of the participants. Registry and the Registration No. of the study/Trial N/A.

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“…Pain is usually limited to the posterior part of the foot, under the heel. It is exacerbated while taking the fi rst few steps aft er longer inactivity (Waclawski, Beach, Milne, Yacyshyn, & Dryden, 2015). Th e origin of the pain is the plantar fascia, a connective tissue spanning from the inferior surface of the calcaneus towards the bones in the front of the foot.…”

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Common Running Overuse Injuries and Prevention

Kozinc¹,

Šarabon²

2017

Monten. J. Sports Sci. Med.

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Runners are particularly prone to developing overuse injuries. Th e most common runningrelated injuries include medial tibial stress syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, patellar tendinopathy, iliotibial band syndrome, tibial stress fractures, and patellofemoral pain syndrome. Two of the most signifi cant risk factors appear to be injury history and weekly distance. Several trials have successfully identifi ed biomechanical risk factors for specifi c injuries, with increased ground reaction forces, excessive foot pronation, hip internal rotation and hip adduction during stance phase being mentioned most oft en. However, evidence on interventions for lowering injury risk is limited, especially regarding exercise-based interventions. Biofeedback training for lowering ground reaction forces is one of the few methods proven to be eff ective. It seems that the best way to approach running injury prevention is through individualized treatment. Each athlete should be assessed separately and scanned for risk factors, which should be then addressed with specifi c exercises. Th is review provides an overview of most common running-related injuries, with a particular focus on risk factors, and emphasizes the problems encountered in preventing running-related injuries.

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Systematic review: plantar fasciitis and prolonged weight bearing

Cited by 44 publications

References 19 publications

Greater Reduction of Balance as a Result of Increased Plantar Fascia Elasticity at Ovulation during the Menstrual Cycle

Greater Reduction of Balance as a Result of Increased Plantar Fascia Elasticity at Ovulation during the Menstrual Cycle

Plantar fasciitis in physicians and nurses: a nationwide population-based study

Common Running Overuse Injuries and Prevention

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