Open AccessRisk Factors for Plantar Fasciitis in Physically Active Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Karrie Hamstra-Wright,
Kellie C. Huxel Bliven,
R. Curtis Bay,
Burcu Aydemir
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
sports health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.212
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1941-7381
pISSN - 1941-0921
DOI - 10.1177/1941738120970976
Subject(s) - meta analysis , observational study , medicine , cinahl , plantar fasciitis , blinding , strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology , medline , scopus , systematic review , physical therapy , body mass index , critical appraisal , web of science , psychological intervention , alternative medicine , randomized controlled trial , pathology , psychiatry , political science , law
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common condition in active individuals. The lack of agreement on PF etiology makes treatment challenging and highlights the importance of understanding risk factors for preventive efforts.