Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July-September | Volume: 4 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 58-62
Effects of Conventional Ultrasound V/S Low Level Laser Treatment in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Dr. Shilpa Khatri1, Dr. Ujwal Yeole2, Miss Priyanka Gupta3
1Assistant Professor, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
2Associate Professor and Principal, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
3Intern, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Shilpa Khatri
ABSTRACT
Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the common soft-tissue disorders of the foot, yet little is known about its aetiology. The purpose of the present study was to see the effects of the conventional ultrasound and low level laser treatment on plantar fasciitis.
Aim and objective: To study the effects of conventional ultrasound versus low level laser treatment on pain disability in chronic plantar fasciitis.
Methods: 52 participants were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent was taken. Participants were divided into Group A, Group B. Group A were given therapeutic conventional ultrasound along with stretching exercises and Group B were given LLLT along with stretching exercises. Participants were assessed for plantar fasciitis using Foot Function Index and Maryland foot score. Assessment was done on pre and post intervention on Day 1, 7, 14, 21, 28 i.e. study duration was four weeks.
Results: The P value of Group A is <0.0001 and Group B is <0.0001.The comparative p value of two group is <0.05.
Conclusion: In this study we conclude that, LLLT is more effective on pain disability in chronic plantar fasciitis than Conventional ultrasound.
Keywords: Therapeutic conventional ultrasound, LLLT, Plantar fasciitis, Foot Function Index, Maryland Foot Score, Stretching Exercises