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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015 | Popularity: 6.9 / 10
Effect of Myofascial Release vs Low-Dye Taping on Pain in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis
Ruban Dhillon, Shivali
Abstract: Purpose Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common conditions that causes of heel pain. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of myofascial release vs low- dye taping on pain in patients with plantar fasciitis. Method30 subjects with clinical diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciitis were selected according to convenient sampling method and equally assigned into 3 groups as Group A (n = 10), Group B (n =10), Group C (n =10). All groups received therapeutic Ultrasound, calf stretching exercise, where addition to exercises Group B received Myofascial release for plantar fasciitis and Group C received low -dye taping. Treatment was given for 10 days. Data was analysed by using SPSS software version 16. Result All three groups- shows significant reduction of pain. Between groups analysis, group B showed more significant reduction of pain. Conclusion The finding of this study was that the use of myofascial release along with calf stretching and ultrasound are more effective in improving pain in plantar fasciitis.
Keywords: Plantar Fasciitis, Myofascial Release, Low-dye Taping, Calf Stretching
Edition: Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015
Pages: 1371 - 1374
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