Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Female Nurses in Lahore-Pakistan

Javed, Sunaina; Amjad, Muhammad Rehan; Mehmood, Aqib; UzairAsghar, Hafiz Muhammad; Javaid, Maham; Avaid, Ana

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“…Treatment strategies for PHP primarily focus on reducing pain and inflammation. Initial measures include rest, activity modification, medication, and the use of orthotics (16,17). Further interventions might encompass stretching of the plantar fascia, ice massage, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy (3).…”

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Frequency of Plantar Heel Pain among Hospital Staff of Memon Medical Institute Hospital

Abbasi,

Manzoor,

Mahmood

et al. 2023

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Background: Plantar heel pain (PHP) is recognized as a widespread issue among adults, particularly affecting those with occupations necessitating prolonged standing. This condition not only causes severe pain but also leads to significant disability and impairment in daily activities. Prior research has indicated a higher incidence of PHP among specific demographics and job functions within hospital settings. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and contributory occupational factors of plantar heel pain among the staff at Memon Medical Institute Hospital, Karachi. Methods: Employing a cross-sectional study design, data was collected over a three-month period at MMIH. Participants were informed of the voluntary nature of the study and their right to withdraw at any time. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of the medical staff to gather data on the incidence of PHP and related factors. Results: The study included 203 participants, with a gender distribution of 48.8% female (n=99) and 51.2% male (n=104). The prevalence of diagnosed heel pain was 14% among males and 25% among females. Professional breakdown revealed the highest incidence of foot pain in nurses, followed by doctors, radiographers, CCTs, NAs, URs, and physiotherapists, respectively. Conclusion: A substantial portion of the hospital staff reported experiencing heel and mid-foot pain, primarily due to the extensive standing inherent in their jobs. The lack of diagnosis and treatment, mainly attributable to a lack of awareness, suggests an urgent need for educational interventions and workplace ergonomic assessments to prevent the progression to plantar fasciitis.

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Frequency of Plantar Heel Pain among Hospital Staff of Memon Medical Institute Hospital

Abbasi,

Manzoor,

Mahmood

et al. 2023

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Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy among Physical Therapists of Pakistan

Rafiq,

Ilyas,

Aftab

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It is a degenerative disease that affects the tendon of Achilles, which attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel bone. The rate of prevalence in the general population is about 6 percent, in athletes about 24 percent, 36 percent in short-distance runners, and in middle and long-distance runners about 52 percent. Objective: To determine the frequency of Achilles tendinopathy in Physical therapists of Pakistan. Methods: The cross-sectional study was done through an online survey among the Physical Therapists of Pakistan. The estimated sample size calculated from the Raosoft.com software was 449 participants. The sampling technique used in this study was convenient. The data was collected through a validated questionnaire named a Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment- Achilles( VISA-A) measurement tool, ranging from 0 to 100 in which higher scores showed least symptoms while lower scores showed severe symptoms. Statistical analysis was done through SPSS version 23.0. Results: Out of 449 research participants between the ages of 22 to 50 years were evaluated through a validated questionnaire and the result shows 298 (66.36%) of participants participated in sports activities and the level of pain was evaluated as 95(21.15%) of participants fell in healthy, 238(53%) in mild, 97(21.60%) in moderate however 19(4.23%) participants fall in severe category of pain. Conclusions: Our study concluded that the occurance of Achilles tendinopathy is uncommon among the physical therapists population of Pakistan.

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Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Female Nurses in Lahore-Pakistan

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Frequency of Plantar Heel Pain among Hospital Staff of Memon Medical Institute Hospital

Frequency of Plantar Heel Pain among Hospital Staff of Memon Medical Institute Hospital

Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy among Physical Therapists of Pakistan

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