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Poonsuk P, Pattaraarchachai J, Niempook S, Damjuti W, Boonruab J. Manual Therapy versus Kinesio Taping and Stretching to Enhance Plantar Mobility and the Quality of Life of Patients with Plantar Fasciitis. JEPonline 2022;25(4):37-52. This study examined the efficacies of court-type Thai traditional massage (CTM), kinesio taping (KT), and stretching (ST) in patients with plantar fasciitis. Ninety patients were divided into 3 Groups (n = 90) by a simple random sampling procedure. The CTM Group received 40 of court-type Thai traditional massage 2 times*[wk.sup.-1], the KT Group received kinesio taping 1 time*[wk.sup.-1], and the ST Group received plantar fascia and calf stretching every day during the 4-week intervention period. Ankle range of motion (A-ROM), foot function index (FFI), and quality of life (QOL) were assessed at week 0 (baseline), week 4 (completed treatment), and week 8 (follow-up). From the results, before and after ankle dorsiflexion, FFI, and QOL were shown to have significantly improved (P0.05). After treatment, a comparison among the Groups showed that the CTM Group experienced significant improvement in ankle plantar flexion and FFI at intervention and the follow-up period (P Key Words: Court-Type Thai Traditional Massage, Kinesio Taping, Manual Therapy, Plantar Fasciitis, Stretching
INTRODUCTION Plantar fasciitis is a frequent foot problem that affects 11 to 15% of people with foot problems between the ages of 25 and 65 years old who walk and [...]