This clinical practice guideline (CPG) is based on consensus of current clinical practice and
review of the clinical literature. The guideline was developed by the CPG Heel Pain …

Despite the multifactorial nature of musculoskeletal disease, obesity consistently emerges
as a key and potentially modifiable risk factor in the onset and progression of …

BACKGROUND: Obesity has been clinically associated with musculoskeletal disorders.
However, the findings were mainly focused on the analysis in the sagittal plane. The …

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is a common orthopaedic presentation, but our understanding of
this symptom is still limited. Multiple risk factors have been proposed but few substantiated …

Ageing process is associated with changes to the aspect, biomechanics, structure and
function of the foot, it may be related with a marked presence of foot conditions, pain …

Background Plantar calcaneal spurs are common, however their pathophysiology is poorly
understood. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of plantar calcaneal …

BACKGROUND: Foot problems are common in elderly people and stiffened plantar soft
tissues may lead to ulceration in people with Diabetes Mellitus. It is unclear how the …

The plantar calcaneal spur (PCS) is a bony outgrowth from the calcaneal tuberosity and has
been studied using various methods including cadavers, radiography, histology and …

Background A variety of biomechanical models have been used in studies of foot and ankle
disorders. Assumptions about the element types, material properties, and loading and …

This article explores relevant full-text literature to reveal the effects of heel height on gait and
posture and the kinetics and kinematics of the foot, ankle, knee, hip, and spine. Furthermore …