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Jeba, Chitra
- Effectiveness of Myofascial Release in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis: A RCT
Authors
1 K.L.E.S. Institute of Physiotherapy, J. N. Medical College Campus, Belgaum, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 1, No 3 (2007), Pagination: 3-9Abstract
Purpose of study: To find out the effectiveness of myofascial release in treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Materials and Methods: 30 subjects with the clinical diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciitis were randomly allocated to two study groups. Group A (control) received therapeutic ultrasound(1 MHz, 1 Watt/cm2,pulsed mode 1:4,5 minutes), contrast bath for 20 minutes , foot intrinsic muscles strengthening exercises, plantar fascia stretching exercises and group B (experimental) received conventional treatment as group A added with myofascial release for 15 minutes for 10 consecutive days. The outcome was assessed in terms of VAS and Foot Function Index.
Results: In this study we found that there was significant change in pain relief as per the VAS score (p=0.000) and functional ability as per Foot Function Index (p= 0.024).
Conclusion: It is concluded that myofascial release is an effective therapeutic option in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Keywords
Plantar fasciitis, Myofascial Release
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