Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 4

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Versus Iontophoresis in the Treatment of Subjects with Plantar Fasciitis

1MPT 2nd Year Student, D.A.V. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jalandhar

2Assistant Professor, D.A.V. Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Jalandhar

Online published on 28 September, 2015.

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to compare the effectiveness of Myofascial release (MFR) and Iontophoresis in the treatment of subjects with plantar Fasciitis.

The duration of the study was one and half year. 30 subjects were selected for the study and were divided into two groups Group A received Myofascial release technique with calf and plantar fascia stretching. Group B received Iontophoresis with calf and plantar fascia stretching. The treatment was given 10 sessions for 2 weeks and the readings were taken on VAS for pain and FFI.

The result of this study shows that there is significant difference in VAS and FFI within the two groups. Inter-group analysis showed non significant difference between the two groups treatment on VAS and FFI.

The finding of the study support that the MFR and Iontophoresis are effective in reducing pain and functional disability in subjects with plantar Fasciitis.

Keywords

Plantar Fasciitis, Myofascial release, Iontophoresis