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Intrinsic Foot Muscle Morphology and Function in Runners With and Without Plantar Fasciitis

NCT05462002 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2022-07-18

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Summary

Plantar 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.

Conditions

  • Plantar Fascitis

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chinese University of Hong Kong

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • On Yue Lau, PhD candidate · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-11-01
Primary Completion
2022-11-01
Completion
2023-06-01

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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