Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique Versus Foot Core Exercise in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscualar Facilitation Technique Verus Foot Core Excercise in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain due to overuse or repetitive stress on the plantar fascia. Risk factors include abnormal foot structure, obesity, and poor footwear. Physiotherapy interventions like foot core exercises and ankle proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) are gaining attention for improving pain and foot function.

To compare the effects of ankle PNF and foot core exercises on pain, foot posture, and function in patients with plantar fasciitis.

A randomized controlled trial will be conducted with 50 participants, divided into two groups. Group A will receive ankle PNF and Group B will receive foot core exercises, both alongside conventional physiotherapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants between 30 to 50 years of age
• Plantar fasciitis diagnosed case.
• Both males and females.
• Unilateral or bilateral involvement with acute or chronic plantar fasciitis.
• Positive windlass test.
• Patient with previous plantar fascia pain from the past 3 months.
• Patient who reported medial plantar calcaneal discomfort in initial steps after waking up.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with recent history of using steroid injections or anti-inflammatory medicine use.
• Patient with any Peripheral vascular diseases
• Patients with History of fractures or gait or postural foot abnormality.
• Patients with Skin infections and wounds on the foot
• Patients with any neurological deficit involving foot
• Patients with a history of foot or ankle surgery.