COMPARISON BETWEEN MFR TECHNIQUE AND MANUAL THERAPY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PLANTER FASCIITIS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL
Dr. Hina Saeed

Iqra University North Campus

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of inferior heel pain. There are studies reporting that PF accounts for 8 to 15% of foot complaints in non - athletic and athletic peoples. The prevalence in athletes is reported to be 21.7%, irrelevant to the sports played. The aim of this study was to assess the appropriate management technique for plantar fasciitis. 30 participants were randomly divided in two groups, to be treated with either Myofacial Release (MFR) or Manual therapy. The criteria for induction was the participants present with plantar faciitis having complete a standard assessment and finished a self-report questionnaire including the Foot Function Index (FFI), and the numerical pain rating scale. Both treatments were given multiple times week by week to about a month (weeks 1- 4), with at least a 1-daygap between the 2 sessions- the time of every treatment session was 30 minutes. Both the interventions were just given to the affected side. Result measures were noted at Week 1 (pre-test score), Week 4 (post-test score), and follow-up at Week 12 after randomization. Both the groups show significant results, group A and B both shows remarkable reduction in pain and improve quality of life of patient. MFR and manual therapy both are effective in the treatment options for the management of planter fasciitis.

Keywords: Plantar fascia, Manual therapy, Myofacial Release, Foot Function Index (FFI).

Topic: Sports medicine and health sciences