IInvestigation of the Relationship Between Central Sensitization and Clinical, Functional, and Ultrasonographic Parameters In Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain and is traditionally considered a mechanical musculoskeletal disorder. Recent evidence suggests that central sensitization may also contribute to pain in individuals with plantar fasciitis. This study aims to investigate the relationships between neurophysiological variables (pressure pain threshold, central sensitization, and pain intensity), psychological factors (pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression), ultrasonographic findings (plantar fascia thickness), and functional outcomes (foot function and quality of life) in patients with plantar fasciitis.
⁃ Be between the ages of 18-65
• Have unilateral heel pain that has been ongoing for at least 3 months, particularly worsening with the first few steps in the morning and increasing with weight-bearing activities throughout the day
• Have tenderness on palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle
• Have read and signed the volunteer consent form (VCF)
⁃ Being completely healthy
• Being between the ages of 18 - 65
• Having read and signed the volunteer consent form (BGOF)