To evaluate the prevalence of plantar fasciitis in housewives

Introduction:  Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, significantly affecting daily activities and quality of life. Housewives are particularly vulnerable due to prolonged standing, walking on hard surfaces and repetitive household tasks, often without adequate footwear support. 
Aim: To determine the prevalence of plantar fasciitis among housewives.
Method And Material: A total of 100 participants were included in the study. Screening was conducted through windlass test. Participants who tested positive were further assessed using the plantar fasciitis pain scale (PFPS), which included question on pain area, frequency, severity, pain during activities and frequency of medication used. Pain intensity was also evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Information regarding the type of footwear used was collected.
Result: The data collected was analyzed using independent T-Test and Pearson correlation test. Out of 100 participants 63% (n = 63) tested positive for windlass test. Among them 58 participants had PFPS scores above 35, indicating plantar fasciitis, while 5 participants with lower scores may have had other cause of heel pain. The (mean ±SD) of pain in the PFPS was 1.92 ±0.27 and the mean age was calculated as 39.64 ± 7.82 years, with higher prevalence in the 39-50 years age group. Among participants, 55 housewives wore flats and 45 wore heels. A significant correlation has been shown between the age, BMI and PFPS.
Conclusion: The study concluded that planter fasciitis prevalence among housewives in Jind, Haryana is 63% with higher occurrence in the 39 -50 years age group. Age and BMI showed significant correlation, while footwear had minimal impact.