Development of a foot and ankle strengthening program for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a Delphi consensus study.

Background: People with plantar heel pain (PHP) have reduced foot and ankle muscle function, strength and size, which is frequently treated by muscle strengthening exercises. However, there has been little investigation of what exercises are used and there is no sound evidence base to guide practice. This study aimed to develop a consensus-driven progressive muscle strengthening program for PHP.

Muscle Function and Muscle Size Differences in People With and Without Plantar Heel Pain: A Systematic Review.

Background: Plantar heel pain is a common condition, but little is known about the relationship between muscle strength and plantar heel pain.

Objectives: To review the evidence relating to muscle strength in those with and without plantar heel pain.

Methods: We systematically reviewed the literature by searching key databases.