Comparison Of Gua Sha, Cryostretch And Positional Release Technique In Subjects With Plantar Fasciitis
- Conditions
- Plantar fascial fibromatosis,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2020/10/028591
- Lead Sponsor
- KAHER Institute Of Physiotherapy
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Gua Sha, Cryostretch and Positional release technique in subjects with Plantar fasciitis in terms of pain intensity, pain threshold and function. The ethical clearance is obtained from institutional ethical committee. Group 1 will receive Gua Sha Technique along with other exercises. Group 2 will receive Cryostretch Technique along with other exercises. Group 3 will receive Positional release Technique along with other exercises. Statistical analysis will be done using appropriate software.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
Subjects of all genders clinically diagnosed with plantar fasciitis between the age group of 20-60 years Presence of any one of the following criteria: Painful first step in morning Calcaneal soreness on palpation Pain on palpation along the proximal plantar fascia1 Subjects willing to participate in the study.
Subjects with recent history of fracture or surgery in and around the ankle joint Congenital deformity of foot Subjects with open wounds, infections Bone malignancy Sensory impairment Skin hypersensitivity.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Numeric pain rating scale Baseline and post 1 week of intervention Foot function scale Baseline and post 1 week of intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Pressure algometer Baseline and post 1 week of intervention
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Peeyoosha Gurudut
🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
Peeyoosha Gurudut🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, IndiaPeeyoosha GurudatPrincipal investigator9844821355peeyoo123@yahoo.com