Activity related differences in the thickness of heel pad of some occupational groups in Nigeria: An imaging based study

International Journal of Biomedical Research

Chike Ikechukwu Patrick Anibeze¹  Godfrey Ugochukwu Esomonu²  Ogugua Augustine Egwu³  Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha⁴  Elizabeth B Besong⁵ 

[1] Department of Anatomy, Abia State University, Uturu;Department of Anatomy, Cross River State University, Okuku Campus.;Department of Anatomy, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria;Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus;Department of Physiology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

关键词: Physical Activity;    Occupation;    Heel pad thickness;    Nigeria;   

DOI  :  10.7439/ijbr.v4i8.274

学科分类：基础医学

来源: Scholar Science Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background: The effect of prolonged occupation-related physical activity can induce stress and strain on the plantar heel pad. These strains can lead to the thickening of the human heel pad.Methods: The effect of occupation-related physical activity on the thickness of the Heel pad (HPT) was assessed among four classes of occupation- Labourers/farmers, Dancers, Athletes and an inactive class (control/normal group) in a southeast Nigerian population.Results: Results show that the inactive class had the lowest values for HPT (9.061.26; 9.001.73mm for right and left sides respectively). The athletes had the highest values (15.151.51; 15.181.57mm for the right and left sides respectively). Multiple comparison shows that Labourers, Dancers and athletes had significantly higher values than the control group (P=0.000; 0.036; 0.000 respectively).Conclusion: Our findings have conclusively established that occupation-related prolonged Physical activity induces thickening of the heel pad. Interventions should be initiated to avoid the setting in of degenerating conditions that may lead to plantar heel pain.

【 授权许可】

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