The effectiveness of the fore foot mobilization (Grade I & II) and Stretching off Planter Fascia along with Ultra Sonic Therapy (continuous mode) in the treatment off Planter Fasciitis. | [International Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Raheela Kanwal: Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS), Riphah International University (RIU), Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT), Rawalpindi, Pakistan

2. A. Khan: Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS), Riphah International University (RIU), Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT), Rawalpindi, Pakistan

3. S. Iram: Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS), Riphah International University (RIU), Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT), Rawalpindi, Pakistan

4. U. I. Janjua: Gujranwala Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (GIRS), Gujranwala, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To evaluate the significance of fore foot mobilization (grade I & II) along with ultrasound (continuous) and planter fascia stretching techniques in patient of planter fasciitis. Method: The study was started by selecting the 5 patients from the out patients department of Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi, with at least 4 months history of planter fasciitis and manual tests were performed to diagnose the planter fasciitis. .Every session was started by assessment of improvement of the symptoms in each patient. Results: After the completion of the treatment program it was observed that fore foot mobilization (grade I & II) along with ultrasound (continuous) and stretching of planter fascia are effective treatment modalities for planter fasciitis. The improvement in the condition was assessed by the improvement in the symptoms. At the end of study, these techniques improved the 90% of symptoms of planter fasciitis in all the patients. Conclusion: it is concluded that fore foot mobilization (grade I & II) along with ultrasound (continuous) and stretching of planter fascia and patient education were very effective in the management of planter fasciitis.

Page(s): 47-52

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Year: 2012

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