Reliability of Y-Balance Test y Wight Bearing Lunge Test for the clinical-functional evolution of plantar fasciitis

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José Antonio García Vidal
Universidad de Murcia
Spain
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María Piedad Sánchez Martínez
Universidad de Murcia
Spain
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Aitor Baño Alcaraz
Universidad de Murcia
Spain
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José Gregorio Piñero Palazón
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Rodrigo Martín San Agustín
Universidad de Valencia
Spain
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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018), Original Articles, pages 45-52
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17979/ejpod.2018.4.2.3812
Submitted: Aug 8, 2018 Accepted: Sep 21, 2018 Published: Oct 17, 2018
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Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of our study have been to determine in patients with unilateral PF; The intraobserver reliability of the Y-Balance Test (YBT) and the Wight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) measured with the inclinometer of a smartphone.

Methods: Cross-sectional and observational study, carried out with 16 patients (9 women and 7 men).

Results: The results obtained reveal a excelent intra-rater relative reliability. The YBT showed a CCI of 0.946; while the measures with inclinometer obtained a CCI of 0'992. In the YBT there was a statistically significant association of variables in the posteromedial direction (p= 0’004) and in the overall result (p= 0’017), when comparing the affected lower limb and the healthy. The values of dorsiflexion with knee flexion are within normal values, without a significant asymmetry of the affected and healthy limb.

Conclusions: Y-Balance Test and the Wight Bearing Lunge Test measured with smart mobile phone inclinometer are two reliable tests in patients with plantar fasciitis.

Keywords:

Plantar fasciitis, foot, range of motion, physical examination

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