| Relationship of body mass index, ankle dorsiflexion, and foot pronation on plantar fascia thickness in healthy, asymptomatic subjects. | |
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PMID: 18820041 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: We sought to investigate the thickness of plantar fascia, measured by means of ultrasonographic evaluation in healthy, asymptomatic subjects, and its relationship to body mass index, ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion, and foot pronation in static stance. METHODS: One hundred two feet of 51 healthy volunteers were examined. Sonographic evaluation with a 10-MHz linear array transducer was performed 1 and 2 cm distal to its insertion. Physical examination was also performed to assess body mass index, ankle joint dorsiflexion, and degree of foot pronation in static stance. Both examinations were performed in a blinded manner. RESULTS: Body mass index showed moderate correlation with plantar fascia thickness at the 1- and 2-cm locations. Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion showed no correlation at either location. Foot pronation showed an inverse correlation with plantar fascia thickness at the 2-cm location and no correlation at the 1-cm location. CONCLUSION: Body mass index and foot supination at the subtalar joint are related to increased thickness at the plantar fascia in healthy, asymptomatic subjects. Although the changes in thickness were small compared with those in patients with symptomatic plantar fasciitis, they could play a role in the mechanical properties of plantar fascia and in the development of plantar fasciitis. |
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Authors:
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Javier Pascual Huerta; Juan Maria Alarcón García; Eva Cosin Matamoros; Julia Cosin Matamoros; Teresa Díaz Martínez |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association Volume: 98 ISSN: 8750-7315 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Publication Date: 2008 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-29 Completed Date: 2009-01-27 Revised Date: 2009-02-04 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8501423 Medline TA: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 379-85 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Podiatry, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain. javier.pascual@uem.es |
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Adult Ankle Joint / physiology* Body Mass Index* Fascia / anatomy & histology*, ultrasonography Female Heel Humans Male Posture / physiology Pronation / physiology* Range of Motion, Articular / physiology* Reference Values Young Adult |
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