Predicting the outcome of plantar heel pain in adults: a systematic review of prognostic factors.

Halime GulleDylan MorrisseyXiang Li TanMatthew CotchettStuart Charles MillerAleksandra Birn JeffreyTrevor Prior

Published in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2023)

A limited number of biomedical factors predict favourable or unfavourable PHP outcomes. High quality, adequately powered, prospective studies are required to better understand PHP recovery and should evaluate the prognostic value of a wide range of variables, including psychosocial factors.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
chronic pain
mental health
pain management
skeletal muscle
case control
insulin resistance
glycemic control
weight loss