NIH R01 · 2025
A Novel Approach to Plantar Fasciitis in the Aging Population The NAPA trial
Contact PD/PI: DAVIS, IRENE S Plantar fasciitis, a repetitive strain injury, is one of the most common causes of foot pain. Ten percent of aging adults experience plantar fasciitis with 50% of the cases being disabling. Foot pain can lead to other problems such as reduced mobility, depression and prescription medication use, leading to a reduced quality of life. Relationships have been established between foot pain and weakness, reduced static and dynamic balance, and reduced walking speed in aging adults. The standard of care for plantar fasciitis is to brace the foot with foot orthoses and supportive shoes. However, chronic support of the arch has been shown to lead to intrinsic foot…
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