Comparison of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Kinesiology Taping on Plantar Fasciitis

The main objective of this study is to compare the effects of Instrument Assisted soft tissue mobilization and kinesiology taping on the pain, disability and range of motion of the patients and to compare the cost-effectiveness of both these treatment approaches. RCT done at health professionals, Life Care International hospital, and railway general hospital. The sample size was 36. Patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis were randomized into 2 groups i.e., Group A and Group B with the help of non-probability convenience sampling. Both groups had received conventional Physiotherapy interventions (Stretching, Manual therapy, exercise therapy and home exercise plane.) along with specific techniques. The patients in group A had received Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and patients in group B had received treatment with kinesiology taping. The total duration of study was about 4 weeks. The patients had received 3 sessions per week for a period of 4 weeks and the outcomes were evaluated at baseline (first session), second assessment at the end of 2nd week and 3rd assessment at the end of 4th week. Only obese patients aged between 25-65 years were included in the study and were assessed upon the scoring of foot function index. Data will be analysed with the help of SPSS version 21.