Role of Soft Tissue Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis

Not Applicable

• Conditions: INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
• Interventions: Other: Group-B; Other: Group-A

• Registration Number: NCT05256433
• Lead Sponsor: Ziauddin University

Brief Summary

Plantar Fasciitis (PF) is a frequently and commonly reported heel pain present in every age with multifactorial etiology. It is the most common reason for constant heel pain in adults affecting both young active and older sedentary individuals. PF is reported approx. 11%-15% of all foot symptoms demanding professional care among adults. Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM) refers to a technique that utilizes instruments to eliminate scar tissues and work with mending measure through development of new extracellular lattice proteins like collagen that may be effective in providing immediate and quick pain relief by covering a larger area. On the other hand, numerous options with conservative measures has been frequently documented in treating plantar fasciitis that may include stretching, massage, orthosis, anti-inflammatory agents and surgery etc. Although, transverse friction massage has been considered to be one of the best treatment option in reducing pain, releasing tight areas and promoting flexibility. Besides, several studies reported the usefulness of potential assessment tools for remote monitoring of patients that can be utilized by clinicians for wider range of purposes. To the best of author's knowledge, limited studies has been conducted till date utilizing the IASTM technique in comparison to conservative treatment options with standardized assessments in treating PF. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of IASTM to assess thickness, pain, and foot function by using ultrasound for the management of plantar fasciitis patients. The findings of this study may be useful to establish an effective treatment protocol to enhance the quality of life of the target population.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-08-01
• Status Verified: 2022-02
• Study First Submitted: 2022-02-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-02-24
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-02-24
• Study First Posted: 2022-02-25
• Last Update Posted: 2022-02-25
• Primary Completion: 2022-03-31
• Study Completion: 2022-08-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

-Pre-diagnosed adults (18-55 years) with plantar fasciitis of both genders.

Exclusion Criteria

• Pathological bone spurs of the calcaneus
• Burn scars
• Polyneuropathies
• Corticosteroid injections

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Transverse friction massage	Group-B	-
IASTM	Group-A	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
NPRS	4 weeks	It is a subjective measure in which individuals rate their pain on an eleven-point numerical scale. The scale is composed of 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
Diagnostic Ultrasound	4 weeks	Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive technique, that uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and joints throughout the body. Ultrasound is extensively used in the radiological department now it is being utilized in the diagnosis of Musculoskeletal related conditions and increasingly being used as an extension to physical examination. In plantar fasciitis, it is used for the measurement of plantar fascia.In symptomatic patients measured \<4mm mm in comparison with asymptomatic patients 2.3-4 mm with hyperechoic in nature.
FAAM	4 weeks	This self-report outcome instrument is available in English, German, French and Persian. The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure is a 29-item questionnaire divided into two subscales: the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, 21-item Activities of Daily Living Subscale and the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure, 8-item Sports Subscale.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Javeria Mirza; 🇵🇰 Karachi, Pakistan