Combination of Hip Strengthening and Stretching with Ultrasound Therapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fascitis

Abstract

Introduction: plantar fascitis is one of the important painful condition seen among patients. it affects the middle age
group especially obese male &female. plantar fascitis is an overuse injury causing inflammation at the origin of the
plantar fascia and is characterized by plantar heel pain that is provoked by taking the first few steps in the early morning
and by prolonged standing.
Method: study type - effectiveness study.participants - total 15 participants are taken.duration - 3 weeks, 8 to 9 session
Result: Ultrasound therapy and gastrocnemius-soleus stretching with hip strengthening exercise were applied for three
weeks (8 to 9 sessions) and they are reassessed for pain and range of motion. the values of pre and post treatment
scores are compared.
Conclusion: Hence i was strongly suggest that the ultrasound therapy and gastrocnemius-soleus stretching with hip
strengthening exercise provides a faster and better prognosis in management of plantar fasciitis.