The feet, which are support surfaces, are adapted to the physiological relaxation and biomechanical changes that occur during pregnancy. In this adaptation, it has not been objectively clarified how the plantar fascia, which plays a very important role in maintaining the height of the plantar arch, undergoes a change. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to investigate the normative values of trimester-specific biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the plantar fascia, which adapts to changes in foot structure during pregnancy.
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Evaluation of biomechanical properties of plantar fascia
Timeframe: The measurement of the baseline stiffness values of plantar fascia between 10-14 weeks, between 20-24 weeks and between 32-36 weeks.
Evaluation of biomechanical properties of plantar fascia
Timeframe: The measurement of the baseline decrement values of plantar fascia between 10-14 weeks, between 20-24 weeks and between 32-36 weeks
Evaluation of biomechanical properties of plantar fascia
Timeframe: The measurement of the baseline tone values of plantar fascia between 10-14 weeks, between 20-24 weeks and between 32-36 weeks
Evaluation of viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia
Timeframe: The measurement of the baseline creep values of plantar fascia between 10-14 weeks, between 20-24 weeks and between 32-36 weeks
Evaluation of viscoelastic properties of plantar fascia
Timeframe: The measurement of the baseline relaxation time values of plantar fascia between 10-14 weeks, between 20-24 weeks and between 32-36 weeks