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Heel pain and body weight.

J J Hill1, P J Cutting

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia.

Foot & Ankle
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Increased body weight is linked to plantar heel pain. This study found a significant correlation between higher body weight and heel pain in patients diagnosed with this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Plantar heel pain is a common musculoskeletal condition.
  • The role of body weight as a contributing factor is frequently discussed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between body weight and plantar heel pain.
  • To provide evidence supporting the link between obesity and heel pain.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of consecutive patients diagnosed with plantar heel pain.
  • Statistical correlation analysis between patient body weight and reported heel pain.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between increased body weight and the presence of plantar heel pain.
  • Higher body mass index (BMI) was associated with a greater likelihood of experiencing heel pain.

Conclusions:

  • Increased body weight is a significant risk factor for developing plantar heel pain.
  • Weight management may be a crucial component in the treatment and prevention of heel pain.

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