The number of systematic review and meta-analyses on plantar fasciitis is expanding. The
purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of reviews on the topic …

Objective To investigate the effectiveness of foot orthoses for pain and function in adults with
plantar heel pain. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. The primary outcome was …

The Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has an
ongoing effort to create evidence-based practice guidelines for orthopaedic physical therapy …

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem that one in 10 people will experience in their lifetime.
Plantar fasciopathy is an appropriate descriptor because the condition is not inflammatory …

No consensus has been reached about the best treatment method of plantar fasciitis and the
results of the treatment methods have been inconsistent. The objective of the present study …

Adult acquired inferior calcaneal heel pain is a common pathology seen in a foot and ankle
practice. A literature review and expert panel discussion of the most common findings and …

Background Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain. A calf stretching
(CS) and a plantar fascia-specific stretching (PFSS) are two stretching techniques commonly …

Background: Lateral epicondylitis is a common overuse injury affecting approximately 1 to 3
percent of the population. Although symptoms may disappear spontaneously within 1 year …

Background Plantar heel pain, commonly resulting from plantar fasciitis, often results in
significant morbidity. Treatment options include nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs …

Background: This study compared the effectiveness of joint mobilization combined with
stretching exercises (JM&Str) vs steroid injection (SI) in the treatment of plantar fasciitis (PF) …