ArticleCureus2026
Efficacy of Static Stretching Along With Frozen Tennis Ball Exercises in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.
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backgroundPlantar fasciitis, a prevalent kind of heel pain that affects people of all ages and involves inflammation of the fascia covering the plantar region, is a typical ailment in India. Physiotherapy is among the many available treatment choices. When combined, stretching and freezing tennis ball workouts will aid in recovery from the condition. METHODOLOGY: The 30 participants were selected using a random sampling technique in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A control group and an experimental group were established. A Foot Function Index (FFI) and a Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) were used for the pre-test evaluations. The patient received the regimen for two months. A post-test evaluation was then completed. The findings were determined using statistics and paired and unpaired testing.
resultsThirty participants were divided equally into Group A (control, static stretching,
conclusionsThe findings indicate that static stretching and frozen tennis ball workouts have shown a significant and clinically beneficial effect on reducing plantar heel discomfort and impairment of foot function, particularly in individuals diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
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