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 under 18 years old or over 65 years old
Having a history of physical therapy, injection, radiation, or surgery targeting the plantar fascia within the last 6 months
Calcaneus fracture, tumor, or cyst related to the plantar fascia
Foot deformity (club foot, pes cavus, calcaneovalgus, etc.)