Clinical Profile of Plantar Fasciitis: A Tertiary Care Center Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative tissue condition with symptom of heel pain. Treatment includes patient education, NSAIDS, localinjections,surgery& footwear modification alternative therapy.Aim &Objective:To study the clinical profile of plantar fasciitis patients. Methods:Prospective cross-sectional studywith 40 diagnosed unilateral or bilateral plantar fasciitis patients satisfied inclusion and exclusion criteria attendedthe PMR opdof VMMC & Safdarjung hospital were enrolled . Detailed history and clinical examination done. Results:Patients mean age group was 36.92 ± 7.99 years among them60% females&40% were males also involvement of left side is more 60% & right side 40%, the occupation profiles are 35% homemakers, 35% professionals, 17.50% laborer &12.50% were students Conclusion: Female homemakers and professionals of age group 31-40 years were mostly affected with dominancy of left heel.