Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 124-131
Effect of Calcaneal Taping on Pain, Pressure Pain Threshold & Function in Subjects with Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Laxmi Yadav1, Bibhuti Sarkar2, Pravin Kumar3, Anil Kumar41Professional Trainee (PT), 2Demonstrator (PT), 3Assistant Professor (PT), 4Professional Trainee (PT),
Department of Physiotherapy, National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan), B.T. Road, Bon-hooghly, Kolkata-700090, West Bengal, India.
Corresponding Author: Laxmi Yadav
ABSTRACT
Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is an inflammatory disorder of the foot, usually at the calcaneal attachment of plantar aponeurosis and is most commonly due to overuse. It is the most common foot condition treated by healthcare providers. Physical therapists have various treatment approaches to relieve the symptoms of plantar heel pain, including taping methods for which there exists little evidence.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find out the effectiveness of calcaneal taping with supervised exercises on pain, pressure pain threshold and function in subjects with chronic plantar fasciitis.
Methods: Thirty-one (31) subjects were randomly assigned into 2 groups. Subjects in Group-A (n=16) received 4 sessions of calcaneal tapping along with supervised exercise and moist heat packs whereas subjects in Group-B (n=15) received 4 sessions of supervised exercise and moist heat packs for two sessions per week in two weeks.
Outcome Measures: Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) for tenderness and foot function index for function was assessed at baseline and at the end of 4weeks of intervention.
Results: Baseline values of all outcome parameters were homogenous (p>0.05). Significant difference was found after four sessions of treatment in Group-A for pain and function (p<0.05), whereas in Group-B significant difference found in all outcome measures (p<0.05). Between Group comparison has shown insignificant differences (p>0.05) for all outcome measures.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that calcaneal taping along with supervised exercise & moist heat packs have effective role in improving pain & function.
Key words: Plantar Fasciitis, Visual analogue scale (VAS), Pressure pain threshold, Foot function index, Calcaneal tapping.