PREVALENCE OF HEEL SPUR IN TEACHERS

Abstract

Background: Calcaneal heel spur is a typical foot problem that impairs 15–20% of the community and can affect people of all ages. Heel spur cause pain during walking and prolong standing. Calcaneal spurs' pathogenesis is poorly known. Heel spurs are found in around half of all individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of heel spurs in teachers.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in university teachers. The data were collected after the approval from ethical committee and the sample size was 141. The teachers who are teaching from minimum three years and have age between 25 to 35 years were included in this study. While the teachers with any foot trauma or history of recent fall, diabetes mellitus from 5 years, osteoporosis, or any musculoskeletal disorder involving lower extremity were excluded. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaire and radiographs. Descriptive analysis using SPSS version 26.0 to find results.

Results: Overall prevalence came out as 79 (56%) teachers indicate heel spurs and 62 (44%) indicate no heel spur. In sample of 141, 79 (56%) indicate heel spurs whereas 57 (40%) were 41-45 years age group,

Conclusions: The finding of this study showed that prolong standing can be the cause of foot pain and cause changes. Participants indicate foot pain due to heel spurs.