Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Effect of Ultrasound Therapy and Myofascial Release on Pain and Function in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

P. Sivasankar

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Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions that causes of heel pain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the the effect of ultrasound therapy and myofascial release on pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis. 20 patients were selected and divided into 2 groups as Group A (n=10) and Group B (n=10). Both groups received plantar fascia and calf stretching exercises, where in addition to exercises Group A received Ultrasound therapy and Myofascial release for plantar fascia. Treatment was given on alternate days for a period of 2 weeks. Pain and function were used as outcome measures. Student‘t’ test was done. Both groups showed significant reduction of pain and improvement of function. Between groups analysis, Group A showed more significant reduction of pain and improvement of function. Ultrasound therapy and Myofascial release is effective on pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis.

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P. SIVASANKAR Effect of Ultrasound Therapy and Myofascial Release on Pain and Function in Patients With Plantar Fascitis International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 8 August 2014

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