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A study to compare the effectiveness of positional release technique versus calcaneal taping in patients with chronic planter fasciitis: A randomized control trial
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Dr. Bijal V Modi, Dr. Bhumika Brhambhatt
Abstract
Background and purpose:Plantar fasciitis is a repetitive strain injury of the medial arch and heel of the foot. In planter fasciitis typical complain of patient is sharp pain in medial aspect of calcaneal tuberosity. Purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of positional release technique versus calcaneal taping in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. Methodology: A total of 60 patients with chronic plantar fasciitis were randomly allocated to group A (positional release technique) and group B (calcaneal taping). Therapeutic ultrasound with intensity of 1 W/cm2 and frequency of 1 MHZ for 5 minute was given to both groups. Visual analogue scale and foot function index were outcome measures that were assessed pre and post interventional. Result: the study demonstrated statistical significant reduction in pain, in both group (p=0.001). But there is no significant difference in reduction in pain in both the group. Conclusion: Both calcaneal taping and positional release technique with therapeutic Ultrasound were equally significantly effective in immediate pain relief in patients with Chronic Plantar fasciitis. But there is no significant difference in reduction in pain between 2 groups.
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Pages:51-54
How to cite this article:
Dr. Bijal V Modi, Dr. Bhumika Brhambhatt "A study to compare the effectiveness of positional release technique versus calcaneal taping in patients with chronic planter fasciitis: A randomized control trial". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 4, Issue 5, 2017, Pages 51-54
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