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ReviewMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal

Plantar fasciitis in athletes: diagnostic and treatment strategies. A systematic review.

Federica Petraglia, Ileana Ramazzina, Cosimo Costantino

3 registry-linked trialsOpen access · bronzeAbstract readReview
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Review in Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 36 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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36citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
6.6field-weighted citation impact, top 3% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06142123 naunknown statusnot on this map

Comparative Effects Of 3-D Ankle Mobility Exercises And Eccentric Heel Drop Training In Female Athletes With Planter Fasciitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled26ConditionsPlanter Fasciitis, Eccentric Heel Drop Training, 3-D Ankle MobilityArms3-D Ankle Mobility Exercises(A), Eccentric Heel Drop Training(B)
NCT06174142 naunknown statusnot on this map

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Protocols of Shock Wave Therapy for Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of SharjahRan2023 to 2024Enrolled64ConditionsPlantar FasciitisArmsHigh-Frequency ESWT, Low-Frequency ESWT Group, Sham ESWT Control Group
NCT07287046 nanot yet recruitingnot on this map

A Comparison of Efficacy Between High-intensity Laser Therapy and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patient With Plantar Fasciitis; Single Blinded Randomize Controlled Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorMahidol UniversityRan2026 to 2027Enrolled28ConditionsPlantar FasciitisArmsHigh power Laser therapy, Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

36 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 111 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Plantar Fasciitis in Soccer Players-A Systemic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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  17. Leg length discrepancy is not a risk factor for plantar fasciitis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Federica PetragliaPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation School, University of Parma, Italy.
Ileana RamazzinaDepartment of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences, University of Parma, Italy.
Cosimo CostantinoDepartment of Biomedical, Biotechnological and Translational Sciences, University of Parma, Italy.
University of Parma · IT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPlantar fasciitis (PF) is reported in different sports mainly in running and soccer athletes. Purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of published literature concerning the diagnosis and treatment of PF in both recreational and élite athletes. The review was conducted and reported in accordance with the PRISMA statement.

methodsThe following electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Cochrane Library and Scopus. As far as PF diagnosis, we investigated the electronic databases from January 2006 to June 2016, whereas in considering treatments all data in literature were investigated.

resultsFor both diagnosis and treatment, 17 studies matched inclusion criteria. The results have highlighted that the most frequently used diagnostic techniques were Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Conventional, complementary, and alternative treatment approaches were assessed.

conclusionsIn reviewing literature, we were unable to find any specific diagnostic algorithm for PF in athletes, due to the fact that no different diagnostic strategies were used for athletes and non-athletes. As for treatment, a few literature data are available and it makes difficult to suggest practice guidelines. Specific studies are necessary to define the best treatment algorithm for both recreational and élite athletes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Ib.

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diagnostic techniquesélite and recreational athletesplantar fasciitisplantar fasciopathytreatment strategies

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PMID28717618
PMCPMC5505577
OpenAlexW2735895922

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