Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common occupational and sport related repetitive strain injury. The purpose of this study: was to investigate the effect of kinesiotaping in addition to traditional physical therapy treatment in comparison to traditional physical therapy treatment only in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: Thirty subjects 9 males and 21 females participated in this study. All were referred from physician with clinical diagnosis of chronic plantar fasciitis.The subjects were randomly assigned into 2 equal groups: Group (A) control group consisted of 15 patients treated with traditional physical therapy modalities (Trans Cutaneous Nerve Stimulation, Ultra Sound) for six sessions per week for one week. Group (B) experimental group consisted of 15 patients received kinesiotaping in addition to traditional physical therapy modalities (Trans Cutaneous Nerve Stimulation and Ultra Sound) for six sessions per week for one week. Results: It revealed that there was statistical significant difference in mean of post scores for experimental group(B), than for control group (A) showing improvement for patients with plantar fasciitis in the following scores , visual analogue scale, foot function index, Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and ultrasound findings (D1) while there was no statistical significant difference in ankle planter flexion range of motion and ultrasound finding (D2) . Also there was statistical significant difference in mean of pre and post scores for experimental group (B) for patients with plantar fasciitis showing in improvement in post scores in the following assessment scores visual analogue scale , foot function index, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and ankle plantar flexion range of motion, ultrasound findings (D1, D2). Conclusion: It was concluded that combination between traditional physical therapy program and kinesiotaping are effective than using traditional treatment only in patients with Plantar Fasciitis

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