Gluteal muscle strengthening for plantar fasciitis

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EFFECTIVENESS OF GLUTEAL MUSCLES STRENGTHENING IN
PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Jomi John et al
IJMAES, Vol 6 (2), 740-748, June 2020

Background and objectives: Plantar fasciitis is a commonly confronted orthopedic problem due to
inflammation of the plantar fascia and the perifascial structures. The literature attributes plantar
fasciitis is due to pathologic biomechanics such as excessive pronation, high arched foot, windlass
mechanism and low back disabilities. Current evidences suggest that faulty biomechanics that lead to
plantar fasciitis may be started from gluteal muscles weakness. The purpose of the study is to find out
the effectiveness of gluteal muscles strengthening exercises to reduce pain and improve lower limb
function in patients with plantar fasciitis. Methods: 30 subjects those satisfying the inclusion criteria
were recruited for the study. Subjects were then allocated to two groups- Group A (control group) and
Group B (experimental group), 15 in each group. Subjects in group A received conventional treatment
and subjects in group B received experimental treatment of gluteal muscle strengthening exercises
with conventional stretching exercise. Pain was measured using Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and
lower limb functions was measured using Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT).Results: The post test
score of SEBT and NPRS of control and experimental group were analysed using two sample t test and
paired t test. The data analysis showed statistically significance difference in the post test scores of
SEBT and NPRS of experimental group over control group at 5% level. Conclusion: This study
concluded that gluteal muscles strengthening exercises helps in improving lower limb function and
reduction in pain in patients with plantar fasciitis.
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COMPARISON OF CROSS LUNGE AND STANDARD LUNGE TO IMPROVE GLUTEUS
MAXIMUS STRENGTH AND FOOT PAIN: A RCT
Aparna Gupta., Gurpreet Singh., Badri Vishal., Neerja Thukral and Tarun Dhull
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Vol. 13, Issue, 01 (B), pp. xxx, January, 2022

[Purpose] The purpose of present study is to examine the effects of strengthening the gluteus
maximus with supinated feet. [Subjects and Methods] The present study was conducted with 30
adults without any history of surgery on foot or ankle. One group performed straight lunges, other
group performed cross over lunges five times per week for 4 weeks. [Result] The group that
performed cross over lunges showed smaller values in height of navicular drop. [Conclusion]
Present study concludes that strengthening the gluteus maximus while maintaining supination of
foot and external rotation of hip reduces foot pain and is thus more effective to incorporate in
protocol for plantar fasciitis and for achieving normal gait.
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