The effect of Physiotherapy on painful heel affections after the Covid 19 pandemic
The effect of Physiotherapy on painful heel affections after the Covid 19 pandemic

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Painful affections of the heel represent a condition that affects up to 10 % of the world‘s population. In the framework of the Covid 19 pandemic, a large part of the working population worked in a home environment, among other things, the consequences of prolonged sitting were subsequently disorders of the musculoskeletal apparatus. Objective: The aim was to verify the effectiveness of the established physiotherapy options and procedures used in the treatment of painful heel affections. Material and Methods: In order to find out our goals, we decided on a prospective clinical study in combination with a questionnaire, and we evaluated its results using descriptive statistical methods. To verify the effectiveness of physiotherapy procedures, we used the VAS scale, a modified version of the “functional index of the foot” questionnaire, to record pain, we measured the range of mobility in the ankle joint and evaluated muscle shortening. Results: The results of this study show that using selected physiotherapy procedures, we achieved a statistically significant reduction in pain, improved foot functionality, increased range of motion in the ankle joint and a reduction in muscle shortening Conclusion: In conclusion, using the results obtained, we pointed out that painful heel affections negatively affect the quality of life of patients after the Covid 19 Pandemic who suffer from any of these pathologies. The combination of the above mentioned selected physiotherapy options can be successfully used in the framework of therapy in such patients.

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