The struggle to stay physically active-A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plantar fasciopathy is the most common cause of heel pain, and is associated with decreased physical activity level and quality of life. There has been limited research on the experiences of patients with plantar fasciopathy. This study seeks to gain more in-depth understanding and knowledge by exploring the lived experiences of people with persistent plantar fasciopathy.

Methods

We included 15 participants with longstanding plantar fasciopathy. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using Braun and Clark's reflexive thematic analysis. We used an inductive approach led by a phenomenological theoretical framework.

Results

We identified three core themes and ten sub-themes. The first theme was 'Struggli

SUBMITTER: Mork M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10105408 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature