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Proximal Plantar Intrinsic Tendinopathy: Anatomical and Biomechanical Considerations in Plantar Heel Pain
Sean Christie, Gary Styn Jr, Gregory Ford and Karl Terryberry
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association: September 2019, Vol. 109, No. 5, pp. 412-415.

 

Interesting concept ...

 

Given that we use our feet a lot , and that there are many hard working muscles in the foot ,why on earth would intrinsic teninopathy not be a prevalent problem ?

If the literature is to be believed , then with regard to heel pain , intrinsic muscle tendinopathy is not a possible cause of pain , since it doesn't exist at all . The paper mentioned in post #1 is to be welcomed , but is well overdue .

From the paper -

"The close anatomic proximity and mechanical function of these muscles relative to the plantar fascia suggests potential for proximal plantar intrinsic tendinopathy as a result of repetitive loading during gait and other weightbearing activities. To date, this diagnosis has not been proposed in the scientific literature. "

Why not ?

 

Closely related to the content of the article abstract in post #1 , is the contents of this thread on the Arena -
Muscle strain or plantar fasciitis | Podiatry Arena


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