Risk factors associated with the development of plantar heel pain in athletes
The aetiology of plantar heel pain-running injuries is controversial, with conflicting evidence
pertaining to its development. A cross-sectional design was used to calculate prevalence
rates and the association of risk factors with plantar heel pain (PHP). One hundred and sixty-
six subjects (mean age 23.9, SD 7.1 years) were assessed. A prevalence rate of 21.7% was
determined. Independent t-tests and χ2 analysis evaluated the association between the risk
factors and PHP at the 5% level. The results demonstrated that young age and previous …
pertaining to its development. A cross-sectional design was used to calculate prevalence
rates and the association of risk factors with plantar heel pain (PHP). One hundred and sixty-
six subjects (mean age 23.9, SD 7.1 years) were assessed. A prevalence rate of 21.7% was
determined. Independent t-tests and χ2 analysis evaluated the association between the risk
factors and PHP at the 5% level. The results demonstrated that young age and previous …