Relationship Between Tightness of the Posterior Muscles of the Lower Limb and Plantar Fasciitis

Abstract

Level III, case control study.

Higher body mass index is associated with plantar fasciopathy/‘plantar fasciitis’: systematic review and meta-analysis of various clinical and imaging risk factors

“…Three studies examined muscle flexibility of the hamstrings 28 45 55. Two studies reported a significant contracture of the hamstrings muscles in patients with PF compared to controls,45 55 and people with PF had a smaller straight leg elevation than control participants;45 both measures indicate less flexibility in the hamstring muscles of patients with PF.…”

The Effect of Gastrocnemius Tightness on the Pathogenesis of Juvenile Hallux Valgus

“…1A, B). 4 The consequences of this tightness on the foot and ankle have been well documented, particularly for Achilles tendinopathy, 5-10 plantar fasciitis, [11][12][13][14][15][16] and generally for hindfoot disorders. 17 However, there are fewer studies of the effects of the gastrocnemius on the forefoot, particularly the association with hallux valgus deformity.…”

Letter to the editor on “Gastrocnemius recession for foot and ankle conditions in adults: Evidence-based recommendations”

“…The tests differ in almost every aspect. The torque on the ankle was applied by the investigator (non-weightbearing) [2,4,5], by the patient (weightbearing) [6,7], or by a custom-made device [8,9]. Measuring instruments included goniometers [10], inclinometers [11], mobile apps [12], or special designed devices [9].…”