Effect of Myofascial Release With and Without Taping in Patient With Heel Spur: A Randomized Controlled Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 38
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
The current study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy used alone versus myofascial release combined with clinical taping for individuals with heel spurs. The trial aims to evaluate improvements in pain, foot function, and overall disability. Interventions will be delivered twice weekly for a specified duration. The primary outcome is pain reduction, while secondary outcomes include improved foot function and reduced disability. The hypothesis is that the combination of myofascial release and taping will result in significantly greater clinical improvements compared to myofascial release alone.
详细描述
Heel spur is a common musculoskeletal condition often associated with chronic plantar heel pain and functional limitations. This study will evaluate the added value of clinical taping when used in conjunction with Myofascial Release (MFR) therapy. Combining these approaches may offer a complementary effect by addressing both the soft tissue restrictions through manual therapy and providing mechanical support and proprioceptive feedback via taping. The trial uses a randomized controlled design to compare two intervention groups. Participants diagnosed with heel spurs will be randomly assigned to either the experimental group or the comparison group. The experimental group will receive standardized Myofascial Release sessions focusing on the plantar fascia and posterior chain musculature, followed by the application of therapeutic taping. The comparison group will receive the Myofascial Release protocol alone. Both interventions will be provided for a set duration, with sessions occurring twice per week. The study aims to investigate whether the addition of taping results in greater improvements in pain intensity, foot function, and overall disability. Outcome measures, including pain scales and functional assessment tools, will be assessed at baseline and at the conclusion of the treatment period. The trial will be carried out at clinics in Lahore to ensure standardized procedures and consistent delivery across sessions.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
This study uses single masking in which the outcome assessor is blinded to group allocation. Participants will be assigned to either the Myofascial Release with taping group or the Myofascial Release only group by an independent researcher who is not involved in assessment. The assessor responsible for recording baseline and post intervention outcomes (VAS and FFI scores) will not be informed of the participants' intervention group. To maintain blinding, participants will be instructed not to disclose their group assignment during assessments.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 30 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 30-40 years
- •Both males and females
- •Clinically or radiographically confirmed heel spur
- •Pain intensity ≥ 3 on Visual Analog Scale
- •Symptom duration ≥ 4 weeks
- •Able to attend treatment sessions 3 times per week
- •Able to provide informed consent
排除标准
- •Previous foot or heel surgery
- •Current physiotherapy treatment for heel pain
- •Neurological disorders (e.g., neuropathy, radiculopathy)
- •Systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
- •Severe musculoskeletal deformities of the foot
- •Open wounds, skin infection, or allergy to tape
- •Corticosteroid injection in the last 3 months
- •Pregnancy
- •Any medical condition preventing safe participation
研究组 & 干预措施
Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping
Participants in this arm will receive a combination of myofascial release therapy and clinical taping. Myofascial release will be applied to the plantar fascia and the posterior chain muscles. Following the manual therapy, clinical taping (such as Kinesiology tape or rigid tape, depending on your specific protocol) will be applied to the affected foot to provide mechanical support and proprioceptive feedback. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly.
干预措施: Myofascial Release with Clinical Taping (Other)
Myofascial Release Alone
Participants in this arm will receive the standardized myofascial release protocol only. The therapy will target the plantar fascia and surrounding soft tissues to reduce restrictions and pain. No clinical taping or additional manual interventions will be applied. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly to match the frequency of the experimental group
干预措施: Myofascial Release Alone (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity
时间窗: Baseline and 4 weeks post-intervention.
Pain intensity will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where participants mark their pain level on a 100mm line ranging from "no pain" (0) to "worst imaginable pain" (100). Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
次要结局
- Foot Function(Baseline and 4 weeks)
- Disability level(Baseline and 4 weeks)
研究者
Sehrish Shahzad
Principal Investigator
Green International University