Prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis Among Beauticians of City Sheikhupura

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, often resulting from repetitive stress and prolonged standing, which is particularly relevant to beauticians due to their occupational demands.Objective: To determine the prevalence of plantar fasciitis among female beauticians in Sheikhupura and identify associated risk factors.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 female beauticians aged 30-50 years from various beauty salons in Sheikhupura. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling method. The Windlass test was performed to diagnose plantar fasciitis. Data on age, BMI, work experience, and daily working hours were collected through structured interviews. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25, employing chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression to determine significant associations.Results: The prevalence of plantar fasciitis was 64.68% (n=249). Significant associations were found between plantar fasciitis and age (p<0.001), BMI ≥25 kg/m² (p=0.003), work experience ≥10 years (p=0.001), and daily working hours ≥8 (p<0.001).Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of plantar fasciitis among beauticians, influenced by age, BMI, work duration, and daily standing hours. Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate these risks.