Effects of Body Mass Index on Mechanical Properties of the Plantar Fascia and Heel Pad in Asymptomatic Participants

TAŞ S., BEK N., ONUR M. R., KORKUSUZ F.

FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL, vol.38, no.7, pp.779-784, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/1071100717702463
  • Journal Name: FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.779-784
  • Keywords: obesity, overweight, heel fat pad, microchamber, macrochamber, foot, stiffness, thickness, sonoelastography, FOOT, PAIN, YOUNG, ELASTOGRAPHY, THICKNESS, STIFFNESS, OBESITY, MIDDLE, AGE
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal foot disorders have a high incidence among overweight and obese individuals. One of the important factors causing this high incidence may be plantar fascia and heel pad (HP)-related mechanical changes occurring in these individuals. The aim of the present study was to investigate the plantar fascia and HP stiffness and thickness parameters in overweight and obese individuals and compare these values with those of normal-weight individuals.