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NCT Number: NCT05856019

Effects of J Stroke Myofascial Release in Patients With Planter Fasciitis

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of j stroke myofascial release on planter fascia versus ischemic release on gastrocnemius in patients with planter fasciitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Plantar Fascitis

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ortho-Med Clinic

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

Planter fasciitis is commonly occur in athletes and females who wear flat shoes. It is caused by the loss of planter fascia flexibility that leads to mechanical overloading of fascial structures. There are some risk factors that are important to consider include age, leg length difference, inadequate footwear, inappropriate walking and running patterns and increased planter fascia thickness. Planter fascia thickness more than 4mm can be considered as an indicative of planter fasciitis.

Myofascial soft tissue mobilization is a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex technique that is given in both acute and chronic conditions which in caused by tightness and soft tissue restriction in the patients with planter fasciitis to restore length, decrease pain and to improve function.

Cupping therapy on gastrocnemius is a medical technique that applies negative pressure over pain areas and pressure points that alleviates pain and improve blood circulation. it could be low-cost and convenient alternative technique to treat planter fasciitis.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-60years
  • Both Genders
  • Chronic pain
  • Heel pain with current and previous diagnosis of planter faucitis
  • Unilateral planter fascia involvement
  • Mild to moderate heel pain with NPRS pain score value between 2-6

Exclusion criteria

  • Recent surgery to ankle joint
  • Impaired sensations
  • Open wound
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Recent fractures (<6 months)

Treatment and study plan

J Stroke Myofascial Release

Other

Group A will receive J stroke myofascial release on planter fascia (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Ischemic Release on Gastrocnemius through Dry Cupping

Other

Group B will ischemic release on gastrocnemius (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Primary outcomes

  1. NPRS

    Time frame: 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week

    Numeric Rating Scale (NPRS) is most frequently used instruments to measure the intensity of ankle pain with an 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), where 0 is the absence of pain and 10 represents maximum pain. 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform ADLs).

Secondary outcomes

  1. FFI

    Time frame: 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week

    A Foot Function Index (FFI) was developed to measure the impact of foot pathology on function in terms of pain, disability and activity restriction. The FFI is a self-administered index consisting of 23 items divided into 3 sub-scales. The FFI should prove useful for both clinical and research purposes

  2. Goniometer

    Time frame: 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week

    Goniometers are commonly used to determine ROM of the ankle joint. Goniometers are considered valid and reliable clinical tools for assessing range of motion of joints of the extremities

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of J Stroke Myofascial Release on Plantar Fascia Versus Ischemic Release on Gastrocnemius in Patients With Planter Fasciitis

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 12, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 29, 2023

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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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