• Ms.S.Rajachitra
• Ms.Sheela Angel I
• Ms.Arthi.T
• Dr.B.S.Santhosh Kanna

A study to compare the effect of ultrasound and foam roller exercise, with ankle foot exercises, on pain and foot function, in patients with plantar fasciitis. M.S.Rajachitra, Ms.Sheela Angel, Ms.Arthi.T, Dr.B.S.Santhosh Kanna Background:- Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel discomfort, affects individuals aged 25 to 65 and is frequently aggravated by biomechanical defects, extended standing, and overuse. Effective conservative therapies are critical to functional improvement and pain alleviation. Objective: - The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of ultrasound and foam roller exercises, with exercises for ankle and intrinsic foot muscles, on pain and foot function, in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methodology:-A Quasi-experimental comparison investigation was done on 20 people (aged 18-60), who were allocated evenly into two groups. Group A had Ultrasound therapy, stretching with foam roller. In Group B no modalities were used and only ankle and intrinsic foot muscle exercises were taught. Pain and functional status were measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Foot Function Index (FFI), respectively. Result:-.The results of the study showed that there was significant difference within the groups in pre-test and post-test measures (p<0.05) suggesting that both treatments were effective in reducing pain and improving foot function. As there was no significant difference in analysis of post test scores between the groups (p>0.05), it can be concluded that both treatments had similar effects only. Conclusion:-The study shows that there was no significant difference between the two groups and that both treatments (Group A-Ultrasound and foam roller versus Group B-Ankle and foot muscle exercises) were effective in reducing pain and improving foot function in patients with plantar fasciitis.

plantar fasciitis, ultrasound, ankle and foot exercises

"A study to compare the effect of ultrasound and foam roller exercise, with ankle foot exercises, on pain and foot function, in patients with plantar fasciitis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no.f72-f85, September-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509511.pdf

"A study to compare the effect of ultrasound and foam roller exercise, with ankle foot exercises, on pain and foot function, in patients with plantar fasciitis.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 9, page no. ppf72-f85, September-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2509511.pdf