Value of the Silfverskiöld Test for the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis

  • José-Antonio García Vidal Universidad de Murcia
  • José-Gregorio Piñero Palazón
  • Aitor Baño Alcaraz Universidad de Sevilla y Universidad de Murcia
  • María-Piedad Sánchez Martínez Universidad de Murcia
  • Francesc Medina i Mirapeix
Keywords: Plantar fasciitis, gastrocnemius, Silfverskiöld test.

Abstract

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is described as the most common cause of heel pain. Although it is considered a multifactorial pathology, the limitation of dorsiflexion of the ankle is one of the most determining factors, predisposing to the development of pathologies in the lower limb.

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Published
2018-11-12
How to Cite
García Vidal J.-A., Piñero Palazón J.-G., Baño Alcaraz A., Sánchez Martínez M.-P. y Medina i Mirapeix F. (2018). Value of the Silfverskiöld Test for the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. Revista Internacional de Ciencias Podológicas, 13(1), 41-46. https://doi.org/10.5209/RICP.62343
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