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A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population
Sponsor: University of South Florida
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether improving foot strength through foot exercises and minimal footwear can provide improved outcomes over the short and long term. The main research question it aims to answer is: Can the minimal footwear intervention be used to improve the health of aging adults with plantar fasciitis?? Participants will be randomized into 2 groups. One group will receive minimal shoes and foot strengthening and foot flexibility exercises. The other group will receive supportive shoes, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises. Participants' step count will also be monitored. Researchers will compare pain and physical function between the minimal footwear (MF) and the foot orthotic (FO) groups at each of the follow-up sessions.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
138
Start Date
2023-08-07
Completion Date
2025-05-31
Last Updated
2024-05-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
minimal shoes and foot strengthening and flexibility exercises
Flexible shoes that do not provide support and exercises aimed at increasing the strength of plantar intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles along with foot flexibility exercises aimed at increasing the range of motion of the foot and ankle
Supportive Footwear, foot orthotic device and foot flexibility exercises
sturdy supportive shoes fitted with supportive foot orthotic devices and foot flexibility exercises aimed at increasing the range of motion of the foot and ankle
Locations (1)
University of South Flroida
Tampa, Florida, United States