Pilot study on the impact of thermoformed foot orthotics on pain in field hockey players with plantar fasciitis
Étude pilote de l'impact d'orthèses plantaires thermoformées sur la douleur chez les hockeyeurs sur gazon souffrant d'aponévrosite plantaire
Résumé
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for pain in the underside of the heel in athletes. While many studies have focused on running, none has focused on field hockey. The foot functional index is used to assess pain at the time of foot orthotics delivery and at one month. After one month of treatment, the heel of all players was significantly less painful. Like many sports that place intensive demands on the foot, the use of plantar orthoses can be a relevant therapeutic solution that complements other treatments such as foot muscle strengthening.