Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: September | Volume: 13 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 18-21
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20230904
Prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis in Pharmacists
Anuja S. Jumle1, Dr. Leena Zore2
1B.P. Th, DPO’S NETT College of physiotherapy, Thane, Maharashtra, India
2M.P. Th, Assistant professor, DPO’s NETT college of Physiotherapy, Thane
Corresponding Author: Anuja S. Jumle
ABSTRACT
Background: Plantar Fasciitis is a common pathology with major complaints of plantar heel pain which occurs due to localized inflammation of plantar aponeurosis, It mainly occurs due to prolong standing, Pharmacists is such a occupation that demands long standing for hours.
Objective: To find out the prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis in pharmacists by using Foot Function Index.
Method: In this study 100 pharmacists between the age group 46 to 60 years were included who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria, first windlass test was performed on 100 pharmacists then pharmacists who were positive in windlass test were asked to score Foot Function Index.
Result: Statistical Analysis showed that 54% pharmacists have plantar fasciitis prevalence and as the age increases the prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis increases.
Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis in pharmacists, in this study it was also observed that there is increased incidence of Plantar Pain, Disability and Activity Limitation as the age increases.
Key words: Plantar Fasciitis, Pharmacists, Windlass Test, Foot Function Index.