Intrinsic Foot Muscle Morphology and Function in Runners With and Without Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar FascitisPlantar fasciitis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in distance runners. 44% of patients still had the symptoms after 15 years from the first onset. The chronicity of the condition may lead to significant limitations on daily activities and even cessation of running. In the concept of foot core system, the intrinsic foot muscles work together with plantar fascia to stabilize the foot arches and provide dynamic support to the foot during functional activities. Given that the intrinsic foot muscles also play an important role as a direct sensors of foot deformation, postural control may be compromised during pathological state. Therefore, this study aim to investigate the differences in the muscle thickness and cross-sectional area of intrinsic foot muscles and postural control in runners with and without plantar fasciitis. We hypothesized that runners with plantar fasciitis demonstrate small intrinsic foot muscles sizes and poor postural control when compared with the asymptomatic counterparts.
DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection for the Management of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar FasciitisThe specific aim of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of a single administration of DaxibotulinumtoxinA for Injection versus placebo for managing plantar fasciitis.
Hip Strengthening and Manual Therapy for Heel Pain Patients
Plantar FasciitisThe purpose of this study is to compare the effects of manual therapy and of manual therapy associated with hip strengthening in the recovery of patients with heel pain. Heel pain decreases function, balance, walking and can cause change in the movement pattern. This alterations can induce a deficit in motor control of other structures as knee and hip. There is an importance to compare the effects of manual therapy and manual therapy associated with hip strengthening on the recover of patients with heel pain.
Foot and Ankle Range of Motion (Stretching) Apparatus
Plantar FasciitisFlatfoot1 moreRange of motion at ankle joint and subtalar joint will be assessed before and after utilization of ARM device. The changes in range of motion will be recorded and compared to literature.
Effect of Holofiber Socks and Bedding on Pain and Quality of Sleep in Subjects With Chronic Foot...
Diabetic NeuropathyArthritis2 moreThis study is designed to assess the effects of socks and bedding materials on foot pain, the level of blood oxygen existing in the feet and quality of sleep in subjects who have chronic foot pain from either diabetic neuropathy or other conditions, e.g., peripheral arterial disease, regenerative joint disease). The three main hypotheses to be tested are: 1)compared to placebo socks, subjects wearing Holofiber socks experience reduction in foot pain, 2)compared to placebo bedding, subjects sleeping in beds lined with a Holofiber mattress pad experience improved quality of sleep and 3) compared to placebo socks, subjects who wear Holofiber socks will have increased blood oxygenation levels in their feet.
Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane Micrografts(dHACM) Injectable in the Treatment of Recalcitrant...
Plantar FasciitisThis is a prospective, controlled, randomized, blinded and comparative, single-center clinical trial comparing the improvement of patients with recalcitrant plantar fasciitis symptoms that have received standard of care versus treatment with differing amounts of injectable dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane micrografts(dHACM).
Dynamic and Static Splinting as a Treatment for Plantar Faciiopathy
Plantar FasciitisPlantar FasciopathyThe purpose of this study is to compare the Ankle Dorsiflexion Dynasplint System (DS) to static night splint for the reduction of pain from Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciopathy).
A Comparative Study of Kinesiology Taping Versus Taping in the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitis is a very studied pathology and treated with taping. There are studies that assess the effectiveness of Kinesio taping, as well as taping or low-dye taping, few studies that compare the two treatments and assess which is more effective. In the present work the effectiveness of Kinesio taping and taping will be assessed, as well as whether possible differences among intervention effects exist in terms of pain improvement, comfort and durability of the bandage.
Comparative Effects of Gun Massager and Transverse Friction Massage in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis...
Plantar Fascitisto compare the effects of massage gun and transverse friction massage on management of pain and disability in patients with plantar fasciitis.
Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only
Plantar FasciitisAchilles Tendinitis1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if dry needling both low back and extremity areas is more effective for reducing pain and improving strength, balance and functional performance among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions compared to dry needling of extremity areas only.