Plantar fascia loading at different running speed: a dynamic finite element model prediction

Loads on the plantar fascia could be influenced by running speed and relate to its pathology. This study calculated compared strains under different conditions using a dynamic finite element foot model computational simulations. The was previously validated featuring twenty bones, bulk soft tissue, muscles/ligaments, solid part of fascia. A runner performed trials one preferred (PS), two lower (PS - 10% PS 20%) higher + conditions. movement data were processed drive musculoskeletal modelling boundary/loading for subsequent analyses. results show that peak increased with increasing speed. From – 20% 20%, strain in proximal distal regions 96.78% 58.89% respectively. Running directly affect loading, which should considered regimens rehabilitation programmes. However, prescribing control runners is worth pondering as it influences trade-off between maximum single-step loads loading frequency, coalescence determine risk injury warranted further investigations.