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Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises Program on Pain and Functional Abilities among Patients with Plantar Fasciitis

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Background: One of the most prevalent foot conditions is plantar fasciitis, which causes heel discomfort and can negatively affect a patient's overall and foot-specific health. Patients with this condition also tend to be less socially connected and have low energy levels to engage in activities. Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of a therapeutic exercise program on functional abilities and pain among patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: A total of 62 individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis were included. Patients were allocated randomly into two equal groups; the study group and the control group. Design: A quasi experimental. Instruments: An organized demographic and Medical Data Sheet, Numerical Pain Rating Scales (NPRS). Foot Functional Index (FFI) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Scale (AOFAS). Results: After the intervention, there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups in favor of the study group for the NPRS score (P value =  0.0001), FFI score (P value = 0.000), and AOFAS score (P value = 0.000). Conclusion: The therapeutic exercise program reduces discomfort and improves foot function abilities in patients with plantar fasciitis. Recommendations: For individuals with plantar fasciitis, the exercise therapy program needs to be promoted as one of the key strategies for managing pain and improving foot functions.

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10.21608/menj.2023.340876

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Exercises therapeutic program, Functional Abilities, Pain, Plantar fasciitis

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Rahma

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Elkalshy

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Abdelelgawad

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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.

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Randa

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Abd El Monem

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Fathy

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lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.

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randa.fahi33@nursing.menoufia.edu.eg

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Omima

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Shehata

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Said M.H.

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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.

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8

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4

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44209

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2023-12-01

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2024-02-11

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2023-12-01

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171

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186

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2735-3974

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2735-3982

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Menoufia Nursing Journal

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Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercises Program on Pain and Functional Abilities among Patients with Plantar Fasciitis

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26 Dec 2024