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VOLUME: 35 | ISSUE: 4 | Dec 30, 2019 | PAGE: (200 - 202) | DOI: 10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore

Authors: Qureshi Fareed Ahmad , Idrees Qasim , Ahmad Ashfaq , Saleem Arslan , Gilani Syed Amir

Article Info

Authors

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences: University of Lahore-Pakistan.

Idrees Qasim

University of Lahore-Pakistan.

Ahmad Ashfaq

University of Lahore-Pakistan.

Saleem Arslan

Rashid Latif Medical College Lahore-Pakistan.

Gilani Syed Amir

Rashid Latif Medical College Lahore-Pakistan.

Publication History

Received: August 10, 2019

Revised: September 27, 2019

Accepted: December 15, 2019

Published: December 30, 2019

Abstract

Background and Objective: Plantar fasciitis is the commonest musculoskeletal disorder seen in subjects with history of frequent running and prolonged standing. This study was designed to determine the frequency of plantar fasciitis among traffic wardens of Lahore.
Methods: This was cross-sectional study comprising of consenting 147 traffic wardens from city of Lahore. A modified plantar fasciitis pain scale (PFPS) questionnaire was used to record the sociodemographic information, past history of heel pain and risk factors of plantar fasciitis. Diagnosis was based on patient history and physical examination using visual analogue scale (VAS). The data was gathered and SPSS version 23.0 was used to analyze the data.
Results: The frequency of plantar fasciitis among 147 wardens was 38.7%. A total of 90 (61.2%) subjects were having morning stiffness while 85 (57.8%) had pain on palpation of medial plantar calcaneal region. Ninety six (65.3%) wardens reported of having 4-8 hours daily standing work while VAS revealed severe pain experienced by 42 (28.6%) subjects. There was a significant relationship between plantar fasciitis, prolonged standing and frequent running (P > 0.001).
Conclusion: Plantar fasciitis is very common among traffic wardens that may be attributed mainly to prolonged standing. It is highly recommended that Traffic Police Department may take measures for creating awareness and promotion of preventive aspects among these important professionals.

Keywords: Plantar fasciitis, Traffic wardens, Modified plantar fasciitis pain scale, Visual analogue scale.

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Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir. Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore. BioMedica. 2019; 30 (December 2019): 200-202. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

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Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir. Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore. https://biomedicapk.com/articles/online_first/468 [Access: May 07, 2024]. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

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Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir. Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore. BioMedica. (2019), [cited May 07, 2024]; 30 (December 2019): 200-202. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

Harvard Style

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir (2019) Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore. BioMedica, 30 (December 2019): 200-202. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

Chicago Style

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir. "Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore." 30 (2019), 200-202. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir. "Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore." 30.December 2019 (2019), 200-202. Print. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Qureshi Fareed Ahmad, Idrees Qasim, Ahmad Ashfaq, Saleem Arslan, Gilani Syed Amir (2019) Frequency of Plantar Fasciitis Among Traffic Wardens of Lahore. , 30 (December 2019), 200-202. doi:10.51441.BioMedica.5-468