PREVALENCE OF ANKLE PAIN AND PLANTAR FASCIITIS AMONG TEACHERS

Abstract

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by sharp, stabbing heel pain that generally worsens with prolonged weight bearing and is most severe in the morning or the first steps after rest. PF can also affects the ankle joint as due to worse heel pain individual exerts compensatory forces causes ankle pain. Postural instability and increased dependence on compensatory mechanisms are led to by impaired AJPS, increasing functional limits. It is frequently related with extended standing, walking on hard surfaces, walking barefoot, and wearing inappropriate footwear. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of ankle pain and plantar fasciitis among teachers. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Layyah, Punjab. Sample size was 98. Age group between 25-55 years and participants were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Sampling technique was convenient sampling technique. Written consent form was taken. Windlass test was performed. Data collection tools were NPRS and foot and ankle disability index. Results: A total number 89 teachers participated of which 64(71.9%) were male and 25 (28.1%) were female. The mean age in the study was 40.74 and standard deviation was 8.15. The mean pain intensity (NPRS) was 1.7640 ± 0.85, indicating moderate to severe pain. Participants demonstrated mild to moderate Foot and ankle disability. A statistically negative significant correlation was observed between pain intensity and functional disability (p < 0.05). Conclusion: A statistically negative relationship was found between pain severity and physical function, meaning that when pain increases, a teacher’s ability to perform daily activities decreases. So as pain severe functional ability decreases in teachers.