Effect Of Gluteus Maximus Strength On Foot Posture In Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that occurs when the tissue connecting the heel to toes becomes irritated and inflamed. This is often caused by strain on the tissue usually from repetitive activities like running, but it can also happen due to injury. This condition accounts for about 10% of runner-related injuries, 11% to 15% of all foot symptoms, 10% of the general population with 83% of these patients being active working adults between the ages of 25 and 65 years old.Two main factors that contribute to plantar fasciitis are flat feet that is feet that roll inward too much or high arches, which can put extra stress on the tissue. There is a connection between the hip and the foot through myofascial tracks. If the gluteus maximus muscle (in the buttocks) is weak, it can change the alignment of the hip joint, which may contribute to foot problems. Hence, the need of the study is to identify the association between plantar fasciitis and gluteus maximus muscle strength.