Effects Of Muscle Energy Versus Counter Strain Technique on Pain, Function and Satisfaction Level in Planter Fasciitis
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Interventions
- Other: Counterstrain TechniqueOther: Muscle Energy Technique
- Registration Number
- NCT05424341
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Brief Summary
Previous studies has discussed the effects of muscle energy technique and counterstrain technique in upper trapezius and low back pain but no comparative study is found on planter fasciitis patients. In this study we are going to compare the effects of muscle energy technique and counterstrain technique with routine physical therapy in relation with pain, functional status and satisfaction level in planter fasciitis patients
- Detailed Description
Heel pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal diseases of the lower limb, affecting both physically active and sedentary people. Amongst the possible causes, planter fasciitis is one of the most common cause of heel pain.
Planter fasciitis is a degenerative syndrome resulting from the repeated injury at its origin on the calcaneus. Its most common symptom is discomfort in the plantar area of the foot and, more specifically, in the inferior part of the heel. It is frequently more intense while taking your first steps in the morning or after a period of physical inactivity, and it worsens with prolonged standing or weight-lifting activities. It is not frequently linked to nocturnal discomfort or paresthesia.
Different physiotherapy treatment conventions help in pain relieving for example, rest, taping, stretching, orthosis-night brace, Silicon heel cups and myofascial release. This study will compare the effects of Muscle Energy Technique versus Counterstrain Technique in patients with plantar Fasciitis.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 66
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Age 20 to 68 years.
- Both male and female.
- Patients are clinical diagnosed by the orthopedic surgeon.
- Patients present with pain that persist for more than 4 weeks in heel and planter surface of foot.
- Pain with the first steps after inactivity
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• Patients with history of ankle and foot fracture.
- Congenital or acquired deformity of ankle and foot.
- Patients with arthritis.
- Pervious history of surgery for planter fasciitis.
- Patients use an assistive device for walking.
- Patients use corticosteroid injection in heel.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group B Counterstrain Technique This group will receive counterstrain technique along with routine physical therapy. This protocol will be given for 3 alternative days for 2 weeks . Each session will be of 50 mins. Data will be collected at baseline , at 1st week and at 2nd week. Group A Muscle Energy Technique This group will receive muscle energy technique along with routine physical therapy. This protocol will be given for 3 alternative days for 2 weeks . Each session will be of 50 mins. Data will be collected at baseline , at 1st week and at 2nd week.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Function Change in Functional Status will be measured at baseline, at end of first week, at end of second week Functional status will be measured by Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)
Pain Intensity Change in pain intensity will be measured at baseline, at end of first week, at end of second week Pain intensity will be measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Satisfaction Level Level of satisfaction will be observed at end of First Session, at end of first week, at end of second week Satisfaction level will be measured by Short-Form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-18)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The University of Lahore
🇵🇰Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan