Comparing the effects of actively releasing versus comfortably releasing plantar fasciitis

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2022/02/040016

Brief Summary

**Title:** Comparing the effects of Active release technique versusPositional release technique in subjects with Plantar Fasciitis.

**Introduction:**

Plantar fasciitis is oneof the most common causes of foot pain. Over the years plantar fasciitisis been treated with rest, stretching, myofascial release, etc. Alsoelectrotherapeutic modalities in the form of ultrasound, phonophoresis, laser,microwave diathermy, iontophoresis, cryotherapy, contrast bath have been givenin the past.

Active ReleaseTechniques (ART) is a soft-tissue technique that locates and breaks down thescar tissue and adhesions which cause pain, stiffness, weakness, abnormalsensations, including mechanical dysfunction in the muscles, fascia, and softtissue. ART is used for the treatment of Repetitive strain injuries, as well asfor the improvement of athletic performance.

Positional releasetherapy (PRT) includes placing the involved tissue in an ideal position ofcomfort. The purpose of position of comfort is to reduce the irritability oftender point and to normalize the tissues associated with dysfunction. Thistechnique is proposed to increase muscle flexibility by placing the muscle in ashortened position to promote muscle relaxation.

Active releasetechnique and Positional release technique has been proved separately to beeffective for the treatment of plantar fasciitis in previous studies. But thereis limited study done comparing these two techniques i.e ART and PRT forplantar fasciitis. Hence, the aim of our study is to compare the effectivenessof Active release technique and Positional release technique in subjects withplantar fasciitis.

**Aim:**  To compare the effects of active release technique versuspositional release technique in subjects with plantar fasciitis.

**Objectives:**

1. To assess the effects of active release technique versuspositional release technique on numerical pain rating scale, pressurealgometer, foot and ankle ability measure and ankle dorsiflexion range ofmotion in patients with plantar fasciitis.

2. Comparison of both groups.

**Inclusion criteria:**

Acute Plantar Fasciitis,

Age above 18 years,

Windlass test- positive.

**Exclusion criteria:**

Dermatitis,

History of surgery or any trauma around the foot complex.

**Outcome measures:**

1. Numerical Pain Rating Scale- first step pain, at rest, onactivity

2. Pressure algometer

3. Foot and ankle ability measure

4. Ankle ROM- Dorsiflexion (goniometer)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2022-01-31
• Study Start: 2022-12-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

Acute plantar fasciitis, Age above 18 years, Windlass test- positive.

Exclusion Criteria

Dermatitis, History of fracture or any trauma around the foot complex.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot and ankle ability measure	Baseline and after 10 sessions
Ankle ROM- Dorsiflexion (goniometer)	Baseline and after 10 sessions
Pressure algometer	Baseline and after 10 sessions
Numerical Pain Rating Scale- first step pain, at rest, on activity	Baseline and after 10 sessions

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine, Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital; 🇮🇳 (Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Department of Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine, Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital

🇮🇳(Suburban), MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Ali Irani

Principal investigator

02226172329

physiodept.nanavati@gmail.com