Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, characterized by discomfort in the plantar area of the foot, particularly the inferior part of the heel. The pain is often more severe in the morning or after periods of inactivity, and it worsens with prolonged standing or weight-bearing activities. Physiotherapy treatments, including rest, taping, stretching, orthosis, silicon heel cups, and myofascial release, are commonly used for pain relief. This study aimed to compare the effects of two ph
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A (PIR) subject will be in supine position keeping knee fully extended and therapist on affected side in walking position. The subject's ankle joint will be d
Sponsors
The Univerity of Faisalabad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants who were willing to sign the consent form. School teachers. Male and female both . Patients having unilateral or bilateral . Windlass test positive . Patient with moderate pain on Visual analogues scale . Age between 30 to 60. Plantar fascists patient present with pain that persist for more than 3 weeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any traumatic injury of lower limb. Any nerve related issue of lower limb. Patient on NSAIDS and steroids. Patient with any other musculoskeletal disorder of hip knee foot . Prior history of corticosteroids injections. History of ankle or foot fracture . Patient with congenital and acquired deformities . Patient using assistive devices. Subjects unwilling to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Dorsiflexion range of motion of ankle joint. Timepoint: Goniometer for assessing the dorsiflexion ROM at baseline, 2nd, 4th, 6th & 8th week. Method of measurement: Goniometry is a technique used to measure the range of motion (ROM) of joints, including the ankle joint. In the case of the ankle, a specific instrument called a goniometer is employed. To measure ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, the goniometer is positioned with its stationary arm aligned with the fibula (lateral malleolus) and its movable arm aligned with the dorsum of the foot on the lateral side of the ankle joint. Plantar flexion is evaluated by pointing the toes downward, while dorsiflexion is measured by actively moving the foot toward the shin. The angles of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are recorded in degrees. Goniometry enables the quantification of ankle joint ROM, which is valuable for diagnosing conditions, monitoring rehabilitation progress, and assessing the effectiveness of treatment interventions. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 2 measuring pain severity in patients having PF. Timepoint: Visual Analogues Scale for the assessment and measuring pain. at baseline , outcome will be measured 2nd ,4th,6th & 8th week. Method of measurement: The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is a subjective technique for assessing pain in plantar fasciitis (PF). It involves using a line with anchor points to represent the extremes of pain. Patients mark a point on the line to indicate their perceived pain intensity. The VAS provides a continuous measurement of pain, facilitating comparisons of treatment outcomes and tracking changes over time. It is a valuable tool for evaluating treatment effectiveness and assessing pain levels in PF patients.;Cadence (number of steps per minute) in patients having Plantar Fasciitis. Timepoint: Stopwatch for the assessment of cadence. Outcome will be measured 2nd ,4th,6th & 8th week. Method of measurement: A stopwatch is a timing tool used to measure the passing of time. It is also employed to assess cadence, which refers to the frequency of steps or strides taken during activities like walking or jogging. By counting the number of steps within a designated timeframe, typically a minute, a stopwatch provides a convenient method for monitoring cadence. While there are more advanced wearable devices for precise cadence measurements, a stopwatch can still provide approximate measurements when such technology is not available. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactRabia Khan
The University of Faisalabad
Outcome results
None listed