ABSTRACT

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of kinetic chain release on pain and function among individuals with plantar fasciitis. Background: Heel pain is a common presenting complaint in the foot and ankle practice, and plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of chronic pain beneath the heel in adults, making up 11–15% of the foot symptoms requiring professional care among adults. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people will develop PF during their lifetime. Methodology: 20 Subjects with plantar fasciitis participated in the experiment study underwent treatment duration for 2 weeks after giving their informed consent. they were evaluated and randomize into experimental group receiving posterior kinetic chain release and soft tissue mobilisation, stretching along with ultra- sound therapy and basic ankle exercise. The pre and post values of vas and FADI score were recorded at start of the treatment and consequently after the end of treatment. Conclusion: posterior kinetic chain release along with stretching were found to be more effective in improving foot and ankle functional disability. posterior kinetic chain release using with foam roller and soft tissue mobilisation shows better result in improving in plantar fasciitis. Keywords: plantar fasciitis, posterior kinetic chain release, vas, FADI score, foam roller, soft tissue mobilisation, Plantar fascia, hamstring muscle, calf muscle, gastrocnemius muscle
Publication date: 01/07/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.7.9156