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P-ISSN: 2394-1685 | E-ISSN: 2394-1693 | CODEN: IJPEJB
2022, Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part C
The effectiveness of cold laser on plantar fascitis
Author(s): Harish Kumar PM and Veena J
Abstract:
Background & objectives: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is an infero-medial heel pain that worsens with weight bearing after a protracted period which affects the hindfoot. It affects 10% of the general population, and of those who have it, 80% are working, active individuals between the ages of 25 and 65. Treatment of PF involves several strategies; either surgical or conservative ones including therapeutic Cold Laser.
Methods: The study included 15 patients who fulfilled inclusion criteria and thereby was recruited for the study.
Result: The result of the study was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for the pain. At the end of 6 weeks treatment, patients showed marked reduction in the pain.
Conclusion: In this study the mean score of VAS pre-treatment was 8.3 which was reduced to mean score 1.3 post-treatment suggesting significant improvement in the pain score.
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How to cite this article:
Harish Kumar PM, Veena J. The effectiveness of cold laser on plantar fascitis. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2022;9(4):158-162.
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