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@article{197541,
        author = {Akshita goyal and Mansi tuli},
        title = {Comparative Effect Of Multimodal Physiotherapy Approach On Pain And Functional Disability In Tailors With Plantar Fasciitis},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {5808-5815},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197541},
        abstract = {Background:
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders affecting the foot, which mainly manifests as severe heel pain, all tailors used foot-operated sewing machines due to which plantar fasciitis is very common. 

Objectives:
The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of conventional multimodal physiotherapy and advanced multimodal physiotherapy approaches in reducing pain and improving functional disability among female tailors with plantar fasciitis over a period of four weeks.

Materials and Methods:
A quasi-experimental design with two parallel groups was conducted among 76 female tailors aged 40–55 years diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants were divided into 2 groups with 38 participants in each group. Group A received the conventional multimodal physiotherapy approach, including ultrasound therapy, PRT and strengthening exercises. Group B received the advance multimodal physiotherapy approach, including ultrasound therapy, tissue flossing and PNF. Outcome measures included Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Foot Function Index (FFI), Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT), and ankle Range of Motion (ROM), windlass test. Assessments were recorded at Day 0 and Day 16. 

Results: 
Paired t-test and independent t-test results showed statistically significant improvement within both groups (p < 0.001). However, greater improvement was observed in the advanced multimodal physiotherapy approach group.


Conclusion: 
Both conventional and advanced multimodal physiotherapy approaches were effective in managing plantar fasciitis. However, the advanced multimodal approach incorporating ultrasonic therapy, tissue flossing and PNF technique was significantly more effective in reducing pain, improving functional ability in female tailors.},
        keywords = {Plantar fasciitis, PRT, tissue flossing, PNF},
        month = {April},
        }