A CASE SERIES REPORT ON PLANTAR FASCITIS WITH TREATMENT OF CALF STRETCHING AND MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE

Dr. Pasala Gopi Krishna, Dr. Sridevi Koneti

ABSTRACT

Introduction:- Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common musculoskeletal complain of the foot affecting a huge population. Therefore this aimed to treat with the calf stretching and muscle energy technique(MET) in the management of pain and physical functioning of foot/ ankle in patients with plantar fasciitis(PF). Aim of the study is To see the effects of calf stretching and muscle energy technique(MET) on plantar fasciitis patients on using outcome measures Numeric pain rating scale (NRPS) and lunge test. Study type is case series report (a case series report on plantar fasciitis is presented) methodology is 4 participates (n=4) with Plantar fasciitis were included in this study. Calf muscle stretching and muscle energy technique was given to these patients along with conventional physiotherapy which includes cryotherapy, SWD. The predefined protocol was given for 10 days. The pain, range of motion, functional performance were assessed at baseline and post treatment using NRPS, LUNGE TEST. Conclusion is According to the findings of this case series report, 10 days protocol of calf stretching and muscle energy technique(MET) significantly reduced pain and improve the ankle joint range of motion in Plantar fasciitis (PF) patients.

Keywords: The pain, range of motion, functional performance were assessed at baseline and post treatment using NRPS, LUNGE TEST.