"Effects of Kinesio Taping in Adjunct to Traditional Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Gait Parameters in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis : a Randomized Controlled Trail"

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar Fascitis
• Interventions: Other: Traditional Physical Therapy; Other: Kinesiotaping

• Registration Number: NCT06534866
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING ON GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCITIS

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the difference between efffects of KInesio taping combined with traditional physical versus physical therapy alone.

The individual of Age 20-40 years among both genders and are diagnosed cases of plantar fasciitis Pain levels will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). ROM will be assessed through goniometry. Gait parameters will be assessed through 30 meter walk test. Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. It is a single-blinded study and randomization will be done through coin toss method. Both groups will receive conventional intervention. Additionally, Group B will receive kinesio taping treatment. Baseline and post intervention scores would be recorded for both groups.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-01
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-30
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-02
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-15
• Study Completion: 2025-01-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 56

Inclusion Criteria

• Both genders
• Age 20-40 years
• Diagnosed Cases of plantar fasciitis as per diagnosis criteria established by APTA

As described by American Physical Therapy Association:

Plantar medial heel pain: most noticeable with initial steps after a period of inactivity but also worse following prolonged weight bearing

• Heel pain precipitated by a recent increase in weight-bearing activity
• Pain with palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia
• Positive windlass test
• Negative tarsal tunnel tests
• Limited active and passive talocrural joint dorsiflexion range of motion
• Abnormal Foot Posture Index score

Exclusion criteria:

• Recent steroid injections
• History of ankle or foot surgery
• Arthritis history
• Radiculopathy
• Diabetic foot

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Traditional Physcial therapy group	Traditional Physical Therapy	1. TENS+cold pack (For 10 mins on plantar ascpect of foot) 2. Stretching exercises (5 repetition 2 sets/day) Standing calf stretch Seated plantar fascia stretch Plantar fascia massage Achilles stretch Frozen can roll Towel stretch (30 minutes session thrice a week for 2 consecutive weeks with total of 6 sessions)
Kinesio taping + Traditional physical therapy group	Traditional Physical Therapy	Group B will receive : 1. TENS+cold pack For 10 mins on plantar ascpect of foot 2. Stretching exercises (5 repetition 2 sets/day) Standing calf stretch Seated plantar fascia stretch Plantar fascia massage Achilles stretch Frozen can roll Towel stretch 3. Kinesio taping: (30 minutes session thrice a week for 2 consecutive weeks with total of 6 sessions)
Kinesio taping + Traditional physical therapy group	Kinesiotaping	Group B will receive : 1. TENS+cold pack For 10 mins on plantar ascpect of foot 2. Stretching exercises (5 repetition 2 sets/day) Standing calf stretch Seated plantar fascia stretch Plantar fascia massage Achilles stretch Frozen can roll Towel stretch 3. Kinesio taping: (30 minutes session thrice a week for 2 consecutive weeks with total of 6 sessions)

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cadence (steps/min)	2 weeks	Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. steps counted x 60 / time (s)
Cycle time (s)	2 weeks	Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. time (s) x 2/steps counted
Range of Motion at ankle joint	2 weeks	Goniometer will be used to measure the pre and post treatment ranges of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of ankle in supine and sitting positions.
Pain Intensity	2 weeks	Pain is assessed by using numeric main rating scale comparing pre and post pain intensity. This is 11- point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g., "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme
Gait speed	2 weeks	Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. Distance (m) /time (s)
Stride length(m)	2 weeks	Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. speed (m/s) x cycle time (s)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan