Comparative effects of foam roller and J-stroke myofascial release in patients with plantar fasciitis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar fasciitis.; Myofascial release, plantar fasciitis, pain threshold, trigger points, visual analogue scale; M72.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20190717044238N9
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University Lahore

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 13 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Both male and female
Patients age between 25-55 years with heel pain
Pre-diagnosed and referred patients of plantar fasciitis by orthopedic surgeon
Complain of plantar fasciitis since last 6 weeks
Pain in the heel on the first step in the morning
Heel pain felt maximally over plantar aspect of heel
Patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis

Exclusion Criteria

Inflammatory and degenerative joint disorder
Impaired blood circulation
Ankle and foot bone fracture
Patients with skin diseases i.e., Dermatitis or any infective disorder in which ultrasound is contraindicated
Metal implants and post-surgical
Altered sensation in lower extremity
Patients with history of corticosteroid injection in heel in last 3 months
Malignancy
Referred pain due to neurological disorders

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Intensity. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Pressure Algometry.;Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion (ROM). Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Weight Bearing Lunge Test for Ankle Dorsiflexion ROM.;Functional Disability. Timepoint: Baseline and 4th week. Method of measurement: Foot and Ankle disability Index (FADI).