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NCT Number: NCT05050331

Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis

This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis Fasciitis Fasciitis, Plantar Foot Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

25 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The University of Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities
  • Age range: 25-45 years
  • Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps)
  • Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles

Exclusion criteria

  • Bilateral heel pain
  • History of tumors in the leg or foot
  • Previous lower limb fractures
  • Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Ankle arthritis
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Disease

Treatment and study plan

muscle energy technique

Procedure

MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening

Trigger Point Release

Procedure

Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.

Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia

Procedure

Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily

Primary outcomes

  1. Foot Pain

    Time frame: Four Weeks

    Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity

Secondary outcomes

  1. Foot Function

    Time frame: Four Weeks

    Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Faisalabad

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Registry information

Official study title

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis: a Comparative Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 20, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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