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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Velasco, Yvette Marie V.
Other Authors: Sarmiento, Maria Alicia
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Quezon City College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman 2013.
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