June 2015 PMID 25145882

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up.

M S Rathleff, C M Mølgaard, U Fredberg, S Kaalund, K B Andersen, T T Jensen, S Aaskov, J L Olesen

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What people are saying

The discussions exemplify high interest and active engagement, with many posts referencing specific exercise techniques like calf raises and debates about resistance training’s role, supported by specialized language and personal anecdotes. Words such as 'question,' 'support,' and 'works' highlight a critical yet supportive tone that emphasizes the study's practical significance and encourages further research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the positive findings of the article regarding high-load strength training for plantar fasciitis, with some expressing curiosity and further questioning.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high engagement with the topic, frequently mentioning specific exercises and implications, indicating strong interest in the study's practical applications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference their personal experiences, clinical practices, and the study's details, demonstrating thoughtful engagement beyond surface-level mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discourse reflects recognition of the study's relevance, it remains largely within professional or community circles, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effectiveness of high-load strength training versus plantar-specific stretching combined with shoe inserts for treating plantar fasciitis, finding that the strength training led to better foot function after 3 months.
  • The high-load strength training involved unilateral heel raises with a towel under the toes, performed every second day, and resulted in a 29-point lower score on the foot function index (FFI) at 3 months compared to stretching.
  • While the benefits of strength training were evident at 3 months, there were no significant differences between the groups at 6 and 12 months, suggesting early improvements with strength training, but similar long-term outcomes.]

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Henrik Riel
@Henrik_Riel · X

This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in perspective (https://t.co/H6aSu3NEvD). This underlines the need to compare resistance exercises to wait/see/minimal care. https://t.co/NOM1HHrMfu

Jun 14, 2019 · 29 likes · 5 shares · 1,971 followers View post →
Bruce Williams
@Docorange1 · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple progressive exercise protocol resulted in superior self-reported outcome after 3 months compared with plantar-specific stretching. https://t.co/u4UXmCfhY2 https://t.co/Bu9NKtOxDi

May 30, 2023 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 4,416 followers View post →
Michael Rathleff
@MichaelRathleff · X

As part of my Msc program (yes – many years ago) I led this study: https://t.co/NYyq71vCPE This small study in 2 x 24 people indicated that high load strengthening exercises was associated with better outcomes @ 3 months compared to stretching (both groups also got a heel cup). https://t.co/VwrYvSvJP0

Jul 12, 2023 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 7,739 followers View post →
عبدالسلام الشمري
@alsllmii · X

Jan 24, 2022 · 13 likes · 38,243 followers View post →
DrSportSante
@DrSportSante · X

1/2: Plantar Heel Pain - interesting paper aiming at best practise guidelines. https://t.co/hr2x3fT30i by @DrDylanM et al. Am confused @MichaelRathleff, your paper https://t.co/cphzZmawud not referenced, is strengthening not useful? @FFrunsanteperf @r_tourillon https://t.co/C5vjz7zrgm

Apr 4, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 5,895 followers View post →
Yasuhiro Kunita / 國田泰弘
@kunita_pt · X

✅足底筋膜炎はトレーニングによって改善する⁉️ 足底筋膜炎に対して高負荷の筋トレを実施し、痛みや機能の評価スコアが改善。介入3ヶ月ではストレッチした群より有意に改善も、12ヶ月時点では両群に差はなかった ストレッチが大切と思われがちだけど、筋トレも大切ですね https://t.co/T8vm7SJTbV https://t.co/rlQtSDqQrl

Jun 22, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 275 followers View post →

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小林 秀輔@アスレティックトレーナー
@AT_and_PT · X

【足底筋膜炎にも筋トレ】 足底筋膜炎に対する高負荷筋力トレーニングが、ストレッチ群と比較し3ヶ月時点で有意に痛みを改善させたというRCT。 筋トレが痛みを軽減させるって患者に理解してもらうの難しい。 https://t.co/feCdbK0cvG https://t.co/hm6DaRZUum

Feb 22, 2024 · 6 likes · 259 followers View post →
Andrea Ricci
@almeyda84 · X

RT @MichaelRathleff: As part of my Msc program (yes – many years ago) I led this study: https://t.co/NYyq71vCPE This small study in 2 x 24…

Jul 12, 2023 · 2 shares · 464 followers View post →
Madhan Ramanathan
@sportsphysiouk · X

RT @MichaelRathleff: As part of my Msc program (yes – many years ago) I led this study: https://t.co/NYyq71vCPE This small study in 2 x 24…

Jul 12, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,145 followers View post →
Michael Rathleff
@MichaelRathleff · X

As part of my Msc program (yes – many years ago) I led this study: https://t.co/NYyq71vCPE This small study in 2 x 24 people indicated that high load strengthening exercises was associated with better outcomes @ 3 months compared to stretching (both groups also got a heel cup). https://t.co/VwrYvSvJP0

Jul 12, 2023 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 7,739 followers View post →
Brandon Beery
@NDominator · X

There's no surprises here, it's a calf raise. https://t.co/LQ8uXZflU9 But Brandon, I was already doing that! You were, so what can we do differently to finally feel better?

Jun 29, 2023 · 2,933 followers View post →
Paul-André Deleu
@padeleu · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 31, 2023 · 8 shares · 140 followers View post →
Dr. Juan valenzuela.
@jackmaldonado · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 31, 2023 · 8 shares · 178 followers View post →
TheStoryOfNazmi
@nazminazali · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

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JOSE CHEJUAN GARCIA
@CHEJUANG · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 31, 2023 · 8 shares · 804 followers View post →
Madhan Ramanathan
@sportsphysiouk · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 31, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,145 followers View post →
OMV
@OMVSportMed · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 31, 2023 · 8 shares · 132 followers View post →
alberto richetta
@albirichetta19 · X

RT @Docorange1: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple p…

May 30, 2023 · 8 shares · 44 followers View post →
Bruce Williams
@Docorange1 · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: An RCT with 12-month follow-up. A simple progressive exercise protocol resulted in superior self-reported outcome after 3 months compared with plantar-specific stretching. https://t.co/u4UXmCfhY2 https://t.co/Bu9NKtOxDi

May 30, 2023 · 24 likes · 8 shares · 4,416 followers View post →
The Endurance Physio
@theEndurancePT · X

@rabb5c @dads_running @life_of_tri @UKRunChat @runchatlive @TrailRunWales @RunUltra_UK @iRunFar @EnduranceCoach @mdsportex Hi Chris, of course : https://t.co/1BkncQZGIm

May 12, 2023 · 21,145 followers View post →
Niklas Virta
@NiklasVirta · X

@AleksiReito @tapiomaatta https://t.co/OO0xfH9RSY tossa Rathleff et al. 2015 tutkimus pohkeiden aktivointi isoilla painoilla

Feb 4, 2023 · 3 likes · 690 followers View post →
Maqbulah Qutub✴️
@Xllmllx94 · X

RT @alq_raghad: المراجع : - https://t.co/S9iWpMs4LT - https://t.co/TgbhSy3X2x - https://t.co/XCfKo9R3Wu

Oct 13, 2022 · 1 share · 25 followers View post →
رغد
@alq_raghad · X

المراجع : - https://t.co/S9iWpMs4LT - https://t.co/TgbhSy3X2x - https://t.co/XCfKo9R3Wu

Oct 12, 2022 · 1 share · 34 followers View post →
@leftō
@aleftoRun · X

@CerveauMuscle @teamkinebot @NellyDarbois Merci, je lis ça de suite. De mon côté j'ai ça : https://t.co/L7yMPKOrt1

Sep 24, 2022 · 269 followers View post →
Liz Bayley
@lizbayleyphysio · X

@suzy_speirs @keithgraham @physiopedia @MichaelRathleff Was thinking of this one, although no difference was found between stretch & strength grps at 12/12, there were superior outcomes after 3/12. Also studies coming out about IFM strength. Too much heterogeneity in methods atm though. More research needed

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 likes · 15,110 followers View post →
Elementary Health
@OsteopathatEH · X

High load strength training helps plantar fasciitis! So why did you only get prescribed passive stretches ?! https://t.co/LXpKAtcOL4 #footpain #exercisefoot #feetstrong #stronglegs #paininfoot #heelpain #cambridgefoothealth #plantarfasciitis #cambridgefoottherapy

Jun 20, 2022 · 115 followers View post →
Elementary Health
@OsteopathatEH · X

This is why we never just provide passive foot stretches, or any passive stretches alone for any condition. https://t.co/LXpKAtcOL4 #stretching #plantar #plantarpain #footpain #footpaintreatment

May 10, 2022 · 115 followers View post →
عبدالسلام الشمري
@alsllmii · X

Jan 24, 2022 · 13 likes · 38,243 followers View post →
PhysioOVER9000
@ThomasRoth91 · X

@lizbayleyphysio It's been a while, but if I remember correctly I startet pretty early with the @MichaelRathleff protocol. I recovered fully, a bit of a mental barrier because of a setback along the way, but I did my still-standing PB on 800m in 2018. https://t.co/iB60IsrV8d

Oct 18, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,181 followers View post →
ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ
@Retlouping · X

@Irish_Physio @DrDylanM Gooluru says……. High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up https://t.co/GcsZD00NCD https://t.co/AA48hZUsQ2

Oct 14, 2021 · 4 likes · 26,316 followers View post →
Mark Waring
@MarkusWaring · X

RT @ClinicianBetter: https://t.co/KIuK2Q6IEl

Jul 15, 2021 · 2 shares · 549 followers View post →
MJ
@MJthePT · X

RT @ClinicianBetter: https://t.co/KIuK2Q6IEl

Jul 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 21 followers View post →
The Better Clinician Project
@ClinicianBetter · X

https://t.co/KIuK2Q6IEl

Jul 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 9,824 followers View post →
Ben Cormack
@CorKinetic · X

@physio_strength @lizbayleyphysio @DrJN_SportsMed @MichaelRathleff It’s actually one of the recommended treatments in the paper I believe you were discussing above. Part of the core approach. Here is a comparison. Not much difference apart from one time point https://t.co/w3GehMLdaa

Jul 5, 2021 · 3 likes · 28,413 followers View post →
うさ亀
@ark_pt · X

RT @kunita_pt: ✅足底筋膜炎はトレーニングによって改善する⁉️ 足底筋膜炎に対して高負荷の筋トレを実施し、痛みや機能の評価スコアが改善。介入3ヶ月ではストレッチした群より有意に改善も、12ヶ月時点では両群に差はなかった ストレッチが大切と思われがちだけど、筋ト…

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share · 787 followers View post →
Yasuhiro Kunita / 國田泰弘
@kunita_pt · X

✅足底筋膜炎はトレーニングによって改善する⁉️ 足底筋膜炎に対して高負荷の筋トレを実施し、痛みや機能の評価スコアが改善。介入3ヶ月ではストレッチした群より有意に改善も、12ヶ月時点では両群に差はなかった ストレッチが大切と思われがちだけど、筋トレも大切ですね https://t.co/T8vm7SJTbV https://t.co/rlQtSDqQrl

Jun 22, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 275 followers View post →
François Fourchet
@FFrunsanteperf · X

RT @DrSportSante: 1/2: Plantar Heel Pain - interesting paper aiming at best practise guidelines. https://t.co/hr2x3fT30i by @DrDylanM et al…

Apr 5, 2021 · 1 share · 914 followers View post →
DrSportSante
@DrSportSante · X

1/2: Plantar Heel Pain - interesting paper aiming at best practise guidelines. https://t.co/hr2x3fT30i by @DrDylanM et al. Am confused @MichaelRathleff, your paper https://t.co/cphzZmawud not referenced, is strengthening not useful? @FFrunsanteperf @r_tourillon https://t.co/C5vjz7zrgm

Apr 4, 2021 · 11 likes · 1 share · 5,895 followers View post →
Jomarg Innovation ltd
@novabowdevice · X

The Rathleff " high load strengthening exercise " used by all 3 groups in the Rasenberg study is not a plantar intrinsic strengthening exercise. It merely stretches them if that . https://t.co/5EsAzepalr

Sep 5, 2020 · 1 like · 95 followers View post →
Vincent Girod
@KineMeuh · X

@Vega73223697 Un article des chercheurs qui me semble très pertinent : https://t.co/MRmC6DImgk

Aug 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,679 followers View post →
Moti Queens Arcade
@MotiQueens · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/h4kqbrM4FK

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 shares · 224 followers View post →
Dr Chris Norris
@drchrisnorris · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/h4kqbrM4FK

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,714 followers View post →
Jai Mistry
@JMistry_91 · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/h4kqbrM4FK

Jul 8, 2020 · 3 shares · 406 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/h4kqbrM4FK

Jul 8, 2020 · 7 likes · 3 shares · 8,122 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 8,122 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Jun 25, 2020 · 8,122 followers View post →
Giovanni Ferreira
@giovanni_ef · X

@DrChrisBarton @zadro_josh @Sinead_Holden @simonthephysio @DrPeteMalliaras Surely you can do a neat and well-conducted trial testing the efficacy of a certain type of exercise (or combination) with a controlled environment that will allow you to quantify what exactly was done, progressions etc etc. An example I like is this trial https://t.co/7edp3hLVzq

Jun 24, 2020 · 2,418 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Jun 21, 2020 · 8,122 followers View post →
Jai Mistry
@JMistry_91 · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Jun 13, 2020 · 1 share · 406 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Jun 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,122 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

May 11, 2020 · 8,122 followers View post →
Kaz | ランニング障害のエビデンス
@kazkikuchi819 · X

48名の足底筋膜炎の疾患を持つ患者さんを対象に行わられた研究です。(RCT) 24名:ジェル状のヒールパット+毎日ストレッチ 24名:ジェル状のヒールパット+2日に1回High-load strength training (3ヶ月間) https://t.co/u4RLvJ8otO

May 6, 2020 · 2 likes · 135 followers View post →
Ned Mills
@nedmillsey · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8 https://t.co/WwNCAWlYyf

May 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 163 followers View post →
Jai Mistry
@JMistry_91 · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8 https://t.co/WwNCAWlYyf

May 2, 2020 · 2 shares · 406 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8 https://t.co/WwNCAWlYyf

May 2, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 8,122 followers View post →
Prof. Ian Horsley
@Back_in_Action · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Apr 28, 2020 · 1 share · 11,836 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Apr 28, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,122 followers View post →
Jon Tibke PhD
@TibkeJon · X

RT @UK_STA: High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Apr 17, 2020 · 1 share · 134 followers View post →
Sports Therapy Association
@UK_STA · X

High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis https://t.co/196dF3kfM8

Apr 17, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,122 followers View post →
Rich Blagrove
@rich_blagrove · X

@WiltshireAmy I’d suggest seeing a physio in first instance. High load calf raises with rolled up towel under toes has worked for several runners I’ve coached. https://t.co/LIKn40g0zU

Feb 26, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,268 followers View post →
Jan Arnholtz Overgaard, PT, MSc.
@JaOvergaard · X

RT @Henrik_Riel: This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in per…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 261 followers View post →
Dr Paul Kirwan
@pdkirwan · X

RT @Henrik_Riel: This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in per…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 7,241 followers View post →
Achilles Tendons
@Seth0Neill · X

RT @Henrik_Riel: This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in per…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 30,098 followers View post →
Michael Rathleff
@MichaelRathleff · X

RT @Henrik_Riel: This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in per…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 7,739 followers View post →
Luke Kelly
@FootScience · X

RT @Henrik_Riel: This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in per…

Jun 14, 2019 · 5 shares · 2,425 followers View post →
Henrik Riel
@Henrik_Riel · X

This study really questions the role of resistance training in PF management and puts @MichaelRathleff 's old study in perspective (https://t.co/H6aSu3NEvD). This underlines the need to compare resistance exercises to wait/see/minimal care. https://t.co/NOM1HHrMfu

Jun 14, 2019 · 29 likes · 5 shares · 1,971 followers View post →