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Overuse injuries in sport: the foot
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|April 1, 1987
Summary
This study reviews common foot overuse injuries, including plantar fasciitis and stress fractures, detailing their clinical features and treatment options. It also examines the role of orthotic devices in managing these conditions.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Podiatry
Background:
- Overuse injuries of the foot are prevalent in athletes and active individuals.
- Common conditions include plantar fasciitis, Haglund's syndrome, Jones' fracture, and tarsal navicular stress fractures.
- Accurate diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for recovery and prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical characteristics of common foot overuse injuries.
- To discuss current treatment strategies for these conditions.
- To evaluate the utility of orthotic devices in managing foot overuse injuries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of clinical characteristics and treatment of foot overuse injuries.
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic interventions.
- Analysis of the role and types of orthotic devices.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of the clinical presentation of plantar fasciitis, Haglund's syndrome, Jones' fracture, and tarsal navicular stress fractures.
- Outline of conservative and surgical treatment options for each condition.
- Emphasis on the supportive and corrective potential of orthotic devices.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of foot overuse injuries requires understanding their specific clinical features.
- A multimodal treatment approach, often including orthotics, is essential for optimal outcomes.
- Further research into the efficacy of various orthotic interventions is warranted.