Development of an orthotic device prototype for selected University of the Philippines tract & field varsity athletes with plantar fasciitis

ABSTRACT Plantar fasciitis is a common foot injury among runners. It is the swelling of the arch and/or the heel of the foot that is often caused by excessive running and jumping which strain the plantar fascia, the ligament that connects the heel to the toes. In order to alleviate the pain from the...

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Autor principal: Velasco, Yvette Marie V.
Otros Autores: Sarmiento, Maria Alicia
Formato: Tesis
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Quezon City College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman 2013.
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