EFFECTIVENESS OF MYOFACIAL RELEASE AND EXERCISES VERSUS STRETCHING AND EXERCISES ON PLANTAR FASCITIS----A COMPARATIVE STUDY.

  • Unique Paper ID: 167430
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 3
  • PageNo: 1137-1143
  • Abstract:
  • Total 30 participants residing in around Dehradun were previously diagnosed by orthopedic Physician were included on the basis of Inclusion criteria. The 30 Subjects were divided in to two groups. Group A – Subjects were received for MFR therapy and exercises for plantar fascia.10 second MFR technique applied by knuckle on sole. The intervention was followed for 2 times / week for 4 weeks. Group B – Subjects were received static stretching and exercises of the plantar fascia, hold for 30 seconds with 5 repetition. This intervention was followed 3 sets for 30 seconds per session and 1 session per week i.e., 4 sessions 4 weeks. Each subjects were examined before and after intervention on Foot Function Index and Visual Analogue Scale.. At the end of stipulated treatment period results of improvement achieved in plantar fasciitis symptoms were studied and results reviewed and analyzed on selected parameters viz. Visual Analogue Scale and Foot Function Index using prevailing statistical techniques Comparison of outcome measures of improvement between the group of both the groups on Foot Function Index and Visual Analogue Scale shows that group A, who was treated by imparting Myofascial Release technique by comparing showed significant improvement in plantar fasciitis in comparison to group B who was subjected to Stretching exercises. Both myofascial release and stretching exercises are effective in treating patients with plantar fasciitis, however MFR is better than stretching in 4 weeks intervention.

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