Incidence of plantar fasciitis and lower limb tendon problems in general practice

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Incidence and prevalence of lower extremity tendinopathy in a Dutch general practice population: a cross sectional study
Iris Sophie AlbersEmail author, Johannes Zwerver, Ronald Leo Diercks, Janny Hendrika Dekker and Inge Van den Akker-Scheek
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders201617:16 (full text)

Background
Lower extremity tendinopathy is a common sports injury, but it can also affect non-athletes. Because tendinopathy is difficult to treat and has negative effects on the ability to work and quality of life, development of preventive interventions is important. The first step in the Van Mechelen prevention model is to determine the extent of the problem. The primary aim of this study was to determine the incidence and prevalence of lower extremity tendinopathy in a Dutch general practice population. The secondary aim was to investigate possible associated factors.

Methods
A cross-sectional study was performed in a Dutch general practice. Using International Classification of Primary Care codes, the electronic patient files were searched to identify cases of adductor tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, jumper?s knee, Achilles tendinopathy, and plantar fasciopathy in 2012. The tendinopathy patients were compared to the general practice population regarding age, gender, use of medication, and comorbidity using 95 % confidence intervals.

Results
The prevalence and incidence rates of lower extremity tendinopathy found in this study were 11.83 and 10.52 per 1000 person-years. Lower extremity tendinopathy was more prevalent among older patients. No differences between tendinopathy patients and the general practice population were found regarding gender, use of medication, or comorbidity.

Conclusions
In this cross-sectional study in a Dutch general practice, the prevalence and incidence rates of lower extremity tendinopathy were 11.83 and 10.52 per 1000 person-years. Lower extremity tendinopathy deserves a higher place in locomotor system research to develop preventive interventions.
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NewsBot · Jan 8, 2024

Frequency of Plantar Heel Pain among Hospital Staff of Memon Medical Institute Hospital.
Abbasi, M. A., Manzoor, M., Mahmood, A., Muzafferuddun, M., & Muhammad Khan, W. (2023).
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 3(2), 787–792

Background: Plantar heel pain (PHP) is recognized as a widespread issue among adults, particularly affecting those with occupations necessitating prolonged standing. This condition not only causes severe pain but also leads to significant disability and impairment in daily activities. Prior research has indicated a higher incidence of PHP among specific demographics and job functions within hospital settings.

Objective: The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and contributory occupational factors of plantar heel pain among the staff at Memon Medical Institute Hospital, Karachi.

Methods: Employing a cross-sectional study design, data was collected over a three-month period at MMIH. Participants were informed of the voluntary nature of the study and their right to withdraw at any time. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of the medical staff to gather data on the incidence of PHP and related factors.

Results: The study included 203 participants, with a gender distribution of 48.8% female (n=99) and 51.2% male (n=104). The prevalence of diagnosed heel pain was 14% among males and 25% among females. Professional breakdown revealed the highest incidence of foot pain in nurses, followed by doctors, radiographers, CCTs, NAs, URs, and physiotherapists, respectively.

Conclusion: A substantial portion of the hospital staff reported experiencing heel and mid-foot pain, primarily due to the extensive standing inherent in their jobs. The lack of diagnosis and treatment, mainly attributable to a lack of awareness, suggests an urgent need for educational interventions and workplace ergonomic assessments to prevent the progression to plantar fasciitis.
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