Association between piriformis muscle tightness and plantar fasciitis : A correlational study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 190
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Windlass test
研究概览
简要总结
The prevalence of plantar fasciitis in adults as a result of prolonged standing is 12%, while piriformis muscle stiffness affects 56% of students. The student population is known to be more susceptible to developing tightness and common foot conditions like plantar fasciitis from prolonged standing, which can be attributed to a variety of factors, including poor posture and insufficient physical exercise. There are no research on the subject of whether plantar fasciitis can be brought on by tight piriformis muscles. Thus, a study to determine the relationship between plantar fasciitis and tension in the piriformis muscle is proposed. If there is a connection between the two, it might shed light on effective preventative and therapeutic measures.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 28.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Both male and female college students of age group of 18-28 years.
- •Participants with piriformis tightness.
- •Participants with signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis.
排除标准
- •Chronic low back pain 2)Any surgery in hip, knee or foot 3)Any trauma to the ankle: sprain or strain.
结局指标
主要结局
Windlass test
时间窗: During recruitment of participants.
次要结局
- Handheld dynamometer(During recruitment of participants.)
研究者
Shetkar Ankita Mahadev
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy ( NITTE Deemed to be University)