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The Effects of Terrain Variation on Intrinsic Foot Musculature in Healthy Individuals and Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis

University of Florida · NCT05075005

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–100 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
60
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 15, 2024
Record last updated
September 10, 2026

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What the study is about

Modern footwear has been implicated as a contributor to foot pathology and changes in the biomechanics of gait. In addition to footwear, the investigators propose that the lack of terrain variation may directly contribute to the development of common foot pathologies, resulting from decreased intrinsic foot muscle function. This study will examine the current understanding of terrain variation on foot musculature strength and its possible correlation with structural and functional changes within the foot.

Being studied: Treatment Cohort; Control Cohort

Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria for Group A

  • Patients presenting to the University of Florida Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute with pain on the plantar medial or central heel for greater than 60 days with the following features
  • Pain upon palpation, or insidious pain onset
  • Pain accentuated after long periods of weight bearing activities or after periods of rest
  • A reduction in pain following light activities (McPoil et al., 2008)
  • Failure to respond to treatment modalities for 6 months, including plantar fascia and muscle stretching, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, supportive insoles, and night splints
  • Age >18 years

Inclusion Criteria for Group B

  • Healthy individuals in the general population of Gainesville and surrounding areas
  • Age >18

Exclusion Criteria for Group A

  • History of lower leg or foot surgery, hindfoot trauma or fracture of the affected limb within the previous year.
  • Diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, neurological disease, Achilles tendinopathy, metatarsalgia, tarsal tunnel syndrome or heel pad syndrome
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35
  • Currently taking or applying any anti-inflammatory medication or medication to control nerve pathology, prescription or over the counter
  • Third trimester pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria for Group B

  • Any foot or lower limb pathology resulting in discomfort or gait limitation
  • Diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, neurological disease
  • BMI >35
  • Currently taking or applying any anti-inflammatory medication or medication to control nerve pathology, prescription or over the counter
  • Third trimester pregnancy

Recruiting US locations

  • UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute

    Gainesville, FL 32611

    Site contact: Aimee M Struk, MEd · 352-273-7419 · strukam@ortho.ufl.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Antony Merendino, DPM · 352-273-7198 · merena@ortho.ufl.edu
  • Shea Herlihy, MS · 352-273-7361 · herliso@ortho.ufl.edu
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