Plantar fasciitis. Myofascial release, plantar fasciitis, pain threshold, trigger points, visual analogue scale
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A: Foam roller will be given to group A along with the conventional treatment. This group patient will be treated with Foam roller for pain beneath heel for 4
Sponsors
Riphah International University Lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female Patients age between 25-55 years with heel pain Pre-diagnosed and referred patients of plantar fasciitis by orthopedic surgeon Complain of plantar fasciitis since last 6 weeks Pain in the heel on the first step in the morning Heel pain felt maximally over plantar aspect of heel Patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Inflammatory and degenerative joint disorder Impaired blood circulation Ankle and foot bone fracture Patients with skin diseases i.e., Dermatitis or any infective disorder in which ultrasound is contraindicated Metal implants and post-surgical Altered sensation in lower extremity Patients with history of corticosteroid injection in heel in last 3 months Malignancy Referred pain due to neurological disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Intensity. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Pressure Algometry.;Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (ROM). Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Weight Bearing Lunge Test for Ankle Dorsiflexion ROM.;Functional Disability. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Foot and Ankle disability Index (FADI). | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuneeba Najeeb
Riphah International University Lahore
Outcome results
None listed