ABSTRACT
Rehabilitation of plantar fasciitis can be a lengthy and sometimes difficult process. The patient and the practitioner can become discouraged by slow progress. It is of benefit to the patient and practitioner to be able to follow a logical approach in the rehabilitation plan. No one modality of treatment for this condition has been shown to be effective in all instances. It is best to choose several complementary treatment modalities in the rehabilitation of this difficult condition.
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Fasciitis/rehabilitation , Foot Diseases/rehabilitation , Heel/injuries , Fasciitis/physiopathology , Foot Diseases/physiopathology , Heel/physiopathology , HumansABSTRACT
Achilles' tendon injuries are common in runners. The muscle tendon complex primarily functions eccentrically, and it is during this phase that failure occurs. Reconditioning programs that incorporate eccentric strengthening and plyometric and other neuromuscular strengthening theories with a concerted specific gradual activity challenge can be successful. To optimize return to activity, more work needs to be done to identify the amount of stress (i.e., exercise) that can be tolerated at a specific phase of the inflammatory process.
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Achilles Tendon/injuries , Achilles Tendon/physiopathology , Running/injuries , Tendinopathy/physiopathology , Tendinopathy/therapy , Biomechanical Phenomena , Exercise Therapy , HumansABSTRACT
The authors review and discuss the biomechanics of forward power skating with respect to starting, acceleration, and striding. Comparisons are made to the biomechanics of walking. The dynamics of foot function within the skate boot are also discussed.
