Effectiveness of Plantar Fasciitis Taping and Calcaneal Taping in Plantar Heel Pain - A Randomized Clinical Trial

Purpose of study:

The objective was to compare the effectiveness of Plantar Fasciitis taping and Calcaneal Taping in Plantar Heel Pain in terms of pain and functional ability.

Material and methods

60 participants with plantar heel pain were randomly assigned to Group A (Therapeutic ultrasound + Stretching + Calcaneal Taping) and Group B (Therapeutic ultrasound + Stretching + Plantar Fasciitis Taping) during the study period of April 2008 to January 2009. The outcome measures were visual analogue scale (VAS) and functional ability level in terms of Foot Function Index (FFI). Pre and post session intervention values of outcome measures were noted on 1st and 7th day of intervention.

Results

In this study we found that there was significant change in pain relief as per VAS score (p<0.001) and improvement in functional ability as per FFI (p<0.0001).

Conclusion

This randomized clinical trial consisting of Plantar fasciitis taping and Calcaneal taping along with therapeutic ultrasound and stretching in plantar heel pain showed improvement following 7 days of treatment as per significant decrease in pain as per VAS and improvement in functional ability level as per FFI and can be used as an effective treatment regime in participants with plantar heel pain.