Objective: To study the efficacy of Calibrated and Un-calibrated Therapeutic Ultrasound in adults presenting with Plantar Fasciitis. Design and Setting: 108 individuals between the age group of 18-50 years were tested for inclusion criteria of Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Patients with heel pain and LEFS Score < 65 were included in the study. They were treated using Calibrated Therapeutic ultrasound and Un-calibrated Therapeutic Ultrasound with Home Exercise. The patients were treated every day. The treatment was discontinued as and when the patient reported a drop in the VAS of pain experienced at the heel. Subjects: 108 subjects with unilateral as well as bilateral plantar fasciitis participated in this study. Measurements: Pre and Post Intervention outcome measures were taken including LEFS, Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and Visual Analogue Scale VAS Results: Statistical Analysis was done using SPSS version 16. Significant differences were seen in the Pre and Post Intervention Scores for LEFS, FAAM and VAS. Conclusion: Intervention with Calibrated Therapeutic ultrasound was found to be more effective than Un-calibrated Therapeutic Ultrasound in subjects with Plantar Fasciitis.
