Efficacy of foot & hip stretches and exercises on pain and disability in plantar fasciitis

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Efficacy of foot & hip stretches and exercises on pain and disability in plantar fasciitis. ACE Report. 2016;5(12):26. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/9093

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:2

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of stretching with and without muscle strengthening exercises for the foot and hip in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial

Man Ther. 2016 Jun;23:76-82.

Contributing Authors: DH Kamonseki GA Gonçalves LC Yi IL Júnior

Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here

Synopsis

83 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to one of the three following physiotherapy interventions for the purpose of comparing pain, disability, and balance outcomes after 8 weeks: (1) stretching and exercise of hip and foot muscles, (2) stretching and exercises of foot muscles only, and (3) stretching of foot muscles only. Outcomes of interest included a VAS scale for pain, the Foot an...