2019, Vol. 6, Issue 4, Part B

Objective: To study the effectiveness of ESWT along with contrast bath and static Achilles stretch in patients with RB.

Study Design: Experimental study.

Methodology: 30 patients having retrocalcaneal bursitis (female, male) fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited and were randomly allocated in two groups. Group A subjects were given with contrast bath & Achilles stretch exercises and group B subjects were given ESWT along with contrast bath & Achilles stretch exercises. Pain, AROM of ankle dorsiflexion (DF) & plantarflexion (PF) and functional ability were depicted by using VAS scale, goniometer and Roles and Maudsley’s (RM) score respectively.

Data Analysis: Data Analysis was done by using SPSS version 15.0.

Result: Significant changes were seen between & within both groups for VAS, Ankle ROM and functional ability.

Conclusion: Study proves that ESWT has an additional effect in the management of RCB.