Comparison of Gastrocnemius-Soleus Stretching Program versus Tendoachilles Stretching Exercises for Management of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Abstract

painful and incapacitating ailment that frustrates both the patient and the physician. Stretching exercises that target the plantar fascia are an excellent therapy option for plantar fasciitis. Objective: Objective of this study was to compare the outcome of Gastrocnemius-Soleus Stretching Program versus tendoachilles stretching exercises for management of chronic plantar fasciitis Material and Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted from March 2020 to May 2021 at department of orthopaedic Chandka medical Larkana after getting approval from institutional ethical committee. Patients of age 30-70 years of either gender, undergoing chronic plantar fasciitis, were included and were randomly divided in two groups. In group A, GastrocnemiusSoleus Stretching Program was applied. In group B, tendoachilles stretching exercises was applied. Pain score was noted at baseline and after 8 weeks, change in pain score was calculated. All the information was noted on proforma while entered and analyzed in SPSS version 21. Independent samples t-test was applied to compare the mean change in pain score in both groups. P-value< 0.05). Conclusion: It has been concluded that Gastrocnemius-Soleus Stretching exercise is more effective in reducing symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis in adult population.