Background. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a common condition, affecting 10% of adults and accounting for 15% of foot pain consultations. Although 90% of cases resolve within 12 months with conservative treatments, chronic cases require more invasive treatments. Risk factors include a high body mass index and anatomical foot disorders. There is no standard treatment; options range from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to surgery. Corticosteroids, while effective short term, can cause severe side effects. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown long-term effectiveness, alleviating pain and improving functionality. Methods. This study, registered in PROSPERO and following PRISMA guidelines, searched for randomized clinical trials in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science comparing PRP with corticosteroids from 2019 to April 2024. It focused on patients with PF treated with PRP versus corticosteroids and their improvement in visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores. Randomized clinical trials were included, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane tool. Visual analog scale pain scores were analyzed using mean differences and a 95% CI. Heterogeneity was assessed with Q and I² tests. A random-effects model was used if significant heterogeneity was present; otherwise, a fixed-effects model was applied. Analysis was conducted with Review Manager 5.4. Results. Thirteen trials met the inclusion criteria, involving 901 subjects (497 with PRP and 404 with corticosteroids). In the short term, there were no significant differences in pain reduction (P = .85). In the medium term, PRP showed better results in VAS pain scores (P < .00001). Conclusion. PRP is a safe and effective alternative for treating PF pain, with better results than corticosteroids in the medium term. Platelet-rich plasma is recommended as the preferred option in the management of chronic PF.

Background: The ankle joint plays a key role in stabilizing the lower limb during interaction with ground reaction forces. Instability can result in pain, weakness, and impaired movement. Although assessing ankle stability is important, few studies examine existing in vivo methodologies for dynamic load assessment, limiting effective injury management. Objective: To identify in vivo techniques using objective measurement tools for assessing ankle stability during dynamic exercise. Methods: A scoping review was performed based on PRISMA-ScR criteria. Five databases—PubMed, PEDro, Embase, SPORTDiscus, and CDSR—were searched from inception to September 2024. Results: Out of 1678 records, 32 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 1142 subjects were included: 293 females (25.6%), 819 males (71.7%), and 30 unspecified (2.62%). Six categories of dynamic exercise were identified: analytical, functional, balance, stair climbing, running, and walking. The techniques used included 3D motion capture, force and pressure platforms, dynamometry, electromyography, accelerometers, pressure and speed sensors, instrumented treadmills, and inertial measurement units. Conclusions: The 3D motion capture systems (240 Hz) and the force platforms (1000 Hz) were most frequently used in functional tasks and walking. Combining these with multisegmented foot models appears optimal, though tool selection depends on study goals. This review enhances our understanding of ankle stability assessment.

Background. The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure is frequently used by clinicians and researchers to assess the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for patients with foot and ankle pathologies. To review different versions of the FAAM and to evaluate the methodological quality of studies published in this respect. Methods. Systematic review. Setting. A search was conducted in the PubMed, SCOPUS, PEDro, PROSPERO and SPORTDiscus databases, applying the following inclusion criteria: validation studies of the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, in different languages, with no time limit, in a population aged ≥18 years. Two of the present authors independently assessed the quality of the studies located and extracted the relevant data. The COSMIN checklist was employed to assess methodological quality. Results. Thirteen instruments met the inclusion criteria for this review. In many cases, significant methodological flaws were detected, mostly regarding criterion validity and measurement error. Conclusion. Only the Spanish-language cultural adaptation of the FAAM presents adequate methodological quality. Further studies, with greater methodological rigour, are required of the cultural adaptations of this measurement instrument.