Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis Among Assembly Plant Workers

Werner, Robert A.; Gell, Nancy; Hartigan, Anne; Wiggerman, Neal; Keyserling, W. Monroe

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.11.012

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“…However plantar fasciitis has a significant deleterious effect on both foot function and general health overall functional score [2]. Suspected etiologies [3][4][5] include obesity, overuse due to walking or running or standing, excessive subtalar pronation, seronegative arthritis, and limited dorsiflexion of the ankle joint. Conservative therapy usually entails the use of foot orthoses, stretching exercises, local corticosteroid injection, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other physical therapy modalities, and nonweight-bearing status and rest.…”

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The Topaz Micro-Radiofrequency Ablation Achieves Similar Results to Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release

Robinson¹

2017

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Plantar fasciitis is usually responsive to conservative treatment. Recalcitrant cases might require surgery. The current study is a retrospective evaluation of two surgical techniques used to treat plantar fasciitis. Endoscopic plantar fascia release and micro-radiofrequency ablation (TOPAZ) were used in our department over the last decade. The patients were all treated conservatively according to a standardized protocol. Failed cases were operated using either technique. The current study evaluates the results of the treatment. There were 24 TOPAZ procedures and 39 endoscopic plantar fascia releases, choice of treatment was not randomized and depended on surgeon's assessment. Pain levels declined from 6.8±1.5 to 1.8±1.5 on the VAS scale.The results in both groups were similar. It is possible to conclude that surgical treatment of plantar fasciitis is an efficient procedure with relatively gratifying results. Complications tend to be slightly lower in the TOPAZ group.

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The Topaz Micro-Radiofrequency Ablation Achieves Similar Results to Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release

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2017

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“…Details of the physical examination are described by Werner et al [2010], In addition to the physical examination, a mechanical evaluation of the shoe was also performed. The hardness of the inner and outer sole of subjects' shoes was measured using a type C durometer (Pacific Transducer Corp, Los Angeles, CA).…”

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Risk factors for lower extremity fatigue among assembly plant workers

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Werner²,

Hartigan³

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American J Industrial Med

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BackgroundWork‐related fatigue of the lower extremities is a known cause of lost productivity and significant employer costs. Common workplace solutions to reduce fatigue levels include anti‐fatigue matting, shoe orthoses, or sit/stand work stations. However, assessment of these anti‐fatigue measures within the workplace has been limited.MethodsThis was a cross sectional study in an automotive assembly plant on employees with at least 6 months tenure. Subject data were collected via questionnaires including Likert‐scale questions to define fatigue severity. Jobs were evaluated for lower extremity ergonomic exposures via videotaping, pedometers, interviews, and industrial engineering records.ResultsLower extremity fatigue at the end of the work day was associated with a higher prevalence of smoking, rheumatoid arthritis, job dissatisfaction, use of shoes with firmer outsoles, and increased time on the job spent standing or walking. Supervisor support and increased time spent on carpet were protective. Lower extremity fatigue that interfered with activities outside of work had additional risk factors including higher BMI, prior diagnosis of osteoarthritis, and increased hours per week spent working.ConclusionsWhile these results identify carpet as being protective against lower extremity fatigue, no similar relationship was identified for anti‐fatigue mats. No adverse relationship was found between hard surfaces such as concrete and lower extremity fatigue. Given the high costs associated with work‐related fatigue, future areas for potential intervention include smoking cessation, specific shoe recommendations, and enhancing psychosocial aspects of work such as supervisor support. Am. J. Ind. Med. 54:216–223, 2011. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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“…족저근막염의 진단은 병력 청취와 이학적 검사를 통해 이루어지는데 44) , 종골의 골극 은 족저근막염과 관련있으나 직접적인 요인은 아니며, 족 저근막염을 확진할 수는 없다. 초음파검사에서 근위부 족 저근막이 4 mm 이상의 두께가 보이거나 저에코를 나타 낼 경우 족저근막염 진단에 도움이 된다 45,46) .…”

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Acupuncture Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Literature Review

Lee¹,

고낙용²,

김창곤³

et al. 2015

Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation

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Objectives Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis can be managed with acupuncture, but the evidence for its effectiveness is uncertain. The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for plantar fasciitis. Methods I searched specific Korean and foreign electronic databases (KCI, RISS, NDSL, OASIS, KTKP, National Assembly Library, KMbase, PubMed, The Cochrane Library and China National Knowledge Infrastructure). The key search terms were 'heel pain', 'plantar fasciitis' and 'acupuncture'. Twenty-seven trials were included; eleven case reports, fourteen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two non-randomized controlled trials (NRCTs). Results Twenty-seven studies reported that acupuncture treatment reduced plantar fasciitis pain. However, the evidence provided by the case reports was regarded as weak because the methodological quality was poor, and the placebo effect of acupuncture was not accounted for in the RCTs and NRCTs. Overall, the methodological quality of the RCTs and NRCTs was weak. Conclusions There is some evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture for plantar fasciitis. However, in order to reinforce the evidence for acupuncture's effectiveness, additional placebo-controlled trials with well-designed methodologies are required. (J Korean Med Rehab 2015;25(2):97-110)

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Risk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis Among Assembly Plant Workers

Cited by 90 publications

References 14 publications

The Topaz Micro-Radiofrequency Ablation Achieves Similar Results to Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release

The Topaz Micro-Radiofrequency Ablation Achieves Similar Results to Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release

Risk factors for lower extremity fatigue among assembly plant workers

Acupuncture Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A Literature Review

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