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Aruna Bhaskar , K. V. Ramesh , Rajeshwari

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Sauropus androgynus on wound healing. Materials and Methods: Excision and incision wound models were used to evaluate the wound-healing activity of 5% Sauropus androgynus on Wistar rats of either sex. Results: Sauropus androgynus extract promoted the wound healing activity significantly in both wound models studied, while no action was seen with ointment base. It augmented wound contraction significantly (P<0.001), re-epithelization very significantly (P<0.0001) and increase in wound breaking strength (P<0.001). Histological evaluation of wound tissue showed abundant collegenation, fibroblast and lesser macrophages in animal treated with 5% Sauropus androgynus when compared to control and ointment base. Conclusion: Extract of Sauropus androgynus promotes wound-healing activity.

Keywords

Sauropus Androgynus, Wound Healing, Wound Re-epithelization, Wound Contraction

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K. Koteeswaran ¹, Ramya K. ², Rajeshwari ², Manikumar Muthiah ³, Sankara Kumaran Pandian ⁴

Affiliations
1 Associate Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Chennai, IN
2 Research Associate, School of Physiotherapy, AIMST University, Bedong, MY
3 Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy, AIMST University, Bedong, MY
4 Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy, AIMST University, Bedong, MY

Abstract

AIM: To find the effectiveness of low level laser therapy versus ultrasound therapy with plantar fascia stretching in subjects with plantar fasciitis.

Materials and Method: Non equivalent quasi experimental study design was used in this study.Total of 30 subjects with plantar fasciitis were selected using non probability convenience sampling technique. 30 Subjects was divided into two groups by lot system. Group A received low level laser therapy and Group B received ultrasound therapy and for both the group plantar fascia stretching was given. The outcome measures are FAAM (foot ankle ability measure) and NPRS (numerical pain rating scale). Data collected and tabulated was statistically analysed.

Result: Statistical analysis of post-test, foot and ankle ability measure questionnaire (FAAM) and NPRS (numerical pain rating scale) revealed that there is statistically significant difference seen between Group A and Group B.

Conclusion: From the result, it has been concluded that low level laser therapy with plantar fascia stretching (Group A) is more effective than ultrasound therapy with plantar fascia stretching (Group B) in decreasing pain and improving the quality of life in subjects with plantar fciitiass.

Keywords

Plantar Fasciitis, Low Level Laser Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy.

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