This study will compare the effects of Kaltenborn and Mulligan ankle mobilization techniques, combined with intrinsic foot muscle strengthening, on pain, functional status, and dorsiflexion range of motion in patients with plantar fasciitis. Eighty-two participants with chronic heel pain will be randomly allocated into two groups. Both groups will receive standard care including ultrasound therapy, stretching, and cryotherapy, while Group A will receive Kaltenborn mobilization and Group B will receive Mulligan mobilization. Pain, function, and ankle range of motion will be assessed at baseline and after three weeks of treatment.
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Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of Week 3 (post-intervention)
Foot Function Index - FFI
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of Week 3 (post-intervention)
Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of Week 3 (post-intervention)
Windlass Test
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of Week 3 (post-intervention)