Risk factors for plantar fascitis

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the risk factors for Plantar fascitis in Bangladesh. Objective: To identify the socio-demographic information, to identify the vulnerable age group, occupation, complication and physical activities developing risk of plantar fascitis in Bangladesh. Methodology: The study was hospital based unmatched case control study. Convenience sampling technique was used to carry out the study. Total sample was 50 among them 25 were cases and 25 were controls. The data were collected through using structured questionnaire by face to face interview. The area of the study was musculoskeletal unit of CRP, Savar and Mirpur, Dhaka. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Result: Investigator found the risk of plantar fascitis increased in female rather than male, odds ratio (OR) = 2.111 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.625-7.134), heel spurs, OR = 18.857 (95% CI = 4.254 -83.592), BMI, OR = 0.510 (95% CI =0.161-9.1.610), duration of heavy physical activity more than four hours, OR = 1.385 (95% CI = o.451-4.246), prolong standing, OR = 0.583(95% CI = 0.178 -1.906), regular weight bearing activity, OR = 0.599 (95% CI = 0.189 -1.89 8), and recreational jogger, OR = 0.812 (95% CI = 0.229 -2.882). Conclusion: The result of research is including the all general people who have any occupational measure or physical problem. Acknowledging these risk factors are useful for the prevention of plantar fascitis in Bangladesh.