Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: October | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 5-9
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20211002
Effect of Cryotherapy in Plantar Fasciitis
Disha A. Rupareliya1, Yagna U. Shukla2
1PhD Scholar, Gujarat University, Gujarat
2Senior Lecturer, Government Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Corresponding Author: Disha A. Rupareliya
ABSTRACT
Background: Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. It is very painful and disabling condition and most patients seek medical attention. Cryotherapy is the application of cold to the part of the body for reducing local temperature.
Methodology: 30 subjects diagnosed as plantar fasciitis and fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Written informed consent was taken and study was undertaken. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups, Group A received cryotherapy along with conventional physiotherapy and Group B received only conventional physiotherapy. All the patients were treated once daily and for 6 days.
Results: Wilcoxon signed rank test applied for NPRS and FFI showed significant improvement within both the groups (p<0.05). Mann Whitney U test applied for NPRS and FFI showed significant improvement in Group A (Study group) as compared to Group B (Control group) (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Cryotherapy along with conventional physiotherapy is found to be effective in reducing pain and improving function and hence helps early rehabilitation in plantar fasciitis.
Key words: Plantar fasciitis, Cryoflow IR, Foot function index.