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Effects of obesity on foot outcomes and quality of life in women with plantar fasciitis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background & Aim: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common foot dysfunction, which accounts for about 40% of all foot conditions. It limits activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QoL). Obesity reduces the prognosis of many conditions. However, evidence is unclear on how it affects women with PF. This study aimed to identify the effects of obesity on foot outcomes in women with PF. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Departments of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (General and Special) of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Fifty-four women with PF were recruited under three categories: obese (BMI>30), overweight (25

Source: Sri Lanka Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

DOI: 10.4038/sljprs.v1i1.4

Authors: K Senanayake, L Jayalath

Language: English

Topic: Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409729471

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