Effectiveness of calf muscle stretching for plantar fasciitis: a randomised trial

Completed

• Conditions: Plantar fasciitis; Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000068662
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Western Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-08-02
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 92

Inclusion Criteria

Plantar fasciitis symptoms (localised pain at heel; worse on first rising; reduces with initial activity; pain increases with increasing activity); symptoms present for four weeks or more; able to complete outcomes; informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Orthopaedic, metabolic or endocrine disorders that may affect the plantar fascia; cortisone injection in past three months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) Visual Analogue Scale - first-step pain.[Measured at baseline and follow-up (two weeks later).];2) Foot Health Status Questionnaire - foot pain, foot function, general foot health.[Measured at baseline and follow-up (two weeks later).]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1) Foot Posture Index[Measured at baseline and follow-up (two weeks later).]; 2) Ankle range of motion[Measured at baseline and follow-up (two weeks later).]