Tag: heel pain

Iliotibial Band Trigger Points and Plantar Heel Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study

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SUMMARY Background. Plantar heel pain (PHP) is a degenerative plantar fascia syndrome that causes irritation under the heel and a functional deformity during weight bearing. Myofascial involvement, along with biomechanical changes due to tight fibrous connections, seems to contribute to this condition. As there is a fascial connection between plantar fascia, and iliotibial band, trigger points in the … Continued

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Changes in Chronic Plantar Fascia after Treatment with Platelet Rich Plasma Compared to Steroid

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SUMMARY Background. Chronic plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common orthopedic condition that can demonstrate hard to effectively treat. In this study, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a concentrated bioactive blood segment wealthy in cytokines and growth factors, was compared to steroid injection in the treatment of Chronic plantar fasciitis resistant to traditional non-operative management. Objective. To compare … Continued