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Comparison Of Gua Sha, Cryostretch And Positional Release Technique In Subjects With Plantar Fasciitis

Phase 2
Completed
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
Inclusion Criteria

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.

Exclusion Criteria

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
NameTimeMethod
Numeric pain rating scaleBaseline and post 1 week of intervention
Foot function scaleBaseline and post 1 week of intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pressure algometerBaseline and post 1 week of intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Peeyoosha Gurudut

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Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Peeyoosha Gurudut
🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India
Peeyoosha Gurudat
Principal investigator
9844821355
peeyoo123@yahoo.com

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