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 a...
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| description | 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 ‘Struggling to stay active’ with sub‐themes ‘Struggling with pain and how to adjust it’, ‘ Finding alternative activities' and ‘Longing for the experience of walking’. The second main theme was ‘Emotional challenges' with the sub‐themes ‘Feelings of frustration and self‐blame’ and ‘Worries of weight gain and related consequences'. The third main theme was ‘Relations to others' with the sub‐themes ‘Participation in family and social life’, ‘ Visible in new ways', ‘ Striving to avoid sick leave’ and ‘Bothering others'. Conclusions Participants revealed how their heel pain led to inactivity and emotional and social challenges. Pain when walking and fear of aggravating it dominated the participants' lives. They emphasised the importance of finding alternative ways to stay active and avoiding sick leave. Treatment should focus on holistic and individually tailored approaches. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4148aa4779794e158bd774f86a77cc872024-02-07T15:05:46ZengWileyJournal of Foot and Ankle Research1757-11462023-01-01161n/an/a10.1186/s13047-023-00620-4The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathyMarianne Mørk0Helene Lundgaard Soberg1Aasne Fenne Hoksrud2Marte Heide3Karen Synne Groven4Department of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationOslo University HospitalPostboks 49560242OsloNydalenNorwayDepartment of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationOslo University HospitalPostboks 49560242OsloNydalenNorwayNorwegian Olympic and Paralympics committee and confederation of sportsPostboks 50000840OsloNorwayDepartment of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationOslo University HospitalPostboks 49560242OsloNydalenNorwayDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences and Health TechnologyFaculty of Health SciencesOslo Metropolitan UniversityPostboks 4, St. Olavs plass0130OsloNorwayAbstract 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 ‘Struggling to stay active’ with sub‐themes ‘Struggling with pain and how to adjust it’, ‘ Finding alternative activities' and ‘Longing for the experience of walking’. The second main theme was ‘Emotional challenges' with the sub‐themes ‘Feelings of frustration and self‐blame’ and ‘Worries of weight gain and related consequences'. The third main theme was ‘Relations to others' with the sub‐themes ‘Participation in family and social life’, ‘ Visible in new ways', ‘ Striving to avoid sick leave’ and ‘Bothering others'. Conclusions Participants revealed how their heel pain led to inactivity and emotional and social challenges. Pain when walking and fear of aggravating it dominated the participants' lives. They emphasised the importance of finding alternative ways to stay active and avoiding sick leave. Treatment should focus on holistic and individually tailored approaches.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-023-00620-4Plantar fasciopathyQualitative studyPhenomenological frameworkThematic analysisPsychosocial issuesSemi‐structured interviews |
| spellingShingle | Marianne Mørk Helene Lundgaard Soberg Aasne Fenne Hoksrud Marte Heide Karen Synne Groven The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Plantar fasciopathy Qualitative study Phenomenological framework Thematic analysis Psychosocial issues Semi‐structured interviews |
| title | The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| title_full | The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| title_fullStr | The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| title_full_unstemmed | The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| title_short | The struggle to stay physically active—A qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| title_sort | struggle to stay physically active a qualitative study exploring experiences of individuals with persistent plantar fasciopathy |
| topic | Plantar fasciopathy Qualitative study Phenomenological framework Thematic analysis Psychosocial issues Semi‐structured interviews |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-023-00620-4 |
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