Effect of Muscle Energy Technique to Improve Flexibility of Gastro-Soleus Complex in Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomised Clinical, Prospective Study Design

Background: Plantar fasciitis is considered to be an overuse syndrome as it develops over time and is a result of repeated stress that exceeds the body's inherent capacity to repair and adapt which eventually leads to the failure of the ligaments, bones and muscles. Functional risk factors include tightness in gastronemius, soleus and weakness of intrinsic foot muscles because limited dorsiflexion due to tight Achilles tendon strains the plantar fascia. short-term treatments such as muscle stretches are regularly used to alleviate symptoms during this interim period. An increase in ankle range of motion may reduce the symptoms of plantar heel pain by reducing the strain in the plantar fascia.

Objective: To study the effectiveness of muscle energy technique to improve flexibility of gastro soleus complex in plantar fasciitis.

Study Design: Randomized Clinical Trial

Setting: MMIPR Mullana Ambala

Materials & Method: SUBJECTS; 30 subjects both male and female in age group of 25–65 years with Plantar fasciitis were recruited for study. ROM, Pain and FFI were analyzed in MET and SS groups. Outcome measures were NPRS, GONIOMETER and FFI.

Results: Results showed that there is significant improvement in MET Group than SS group.

Conclusion: Muscle energy technique were proved to be more effective in reducing pain, improving range of motion and foot functional index in Plantar fasciitis patients.