INIT Versus IASTM In Patients With Chronic PF

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• Conditions: Planter Fasciitis
• Interventions: Other: integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique; Other: instrument assissted soft tissue mobilization; Other: convential treatment

• Registration Number: NCT06493487
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

1. To investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on general pain intensity in patient with chronic plantar fasciitis.

2. To investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain intensity at initial morning step in patient with chronic plantar fasciitis.

3. To investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on pain pressure threshold in patient with chronic plantar fasciitis.

4. To investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on active dorsiflexion ROM in patient with chronic plantar fasciitis.

5. To investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on functional disability in patient chronic plantar fasciitis.

5) Investigate integrated neuromuscular inhibition versus Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on functional disability in patient chronic plantar fasciitis.

Detailed Description

Plantar fasciitis (PF)is a degenerative syndrome of the plantar fascia resulting from repeated trauma at its origin on the calcaneus. Pain is generally caused by collagen degeneration at the origin of the plantar fascia at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus. It affects up to 10% of the general population. Functional risk factors include tightness in Gastrocnemius, soleus and weakness of intrinsic foot muscles because limited dorsiflexion of tight Achilles tendon strains the plantar fascia. Plantar fasciitis (PF), the most common cause of heel pain, it accounts for approximately 11% to 15% of foot symptoms presenting to physicians. The term plantar fasciitis implies an inflammatory condition. However, various lines of evidence indicate that this disorder is better classified as 'fasciosis' or 'fasciopathy' Plantar fasciitis. Main roles of plantar fascia are supporting longitudinal arch of the foot and providing shock absorption.if the tension on the plantar fascia exceeds the limits of the tissue, small tears can develop in the fascia. Repetitive tension and subsequent tearing can cause the fascia to become inflamed and painful. Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners, but is also noted among workers who stand for long periods.Any factor which is responsible for mechanical overloading of plantar fascia can be addressed as risk factors obesity, foot arch, decrease dorsiflexion ROM and tightness in calf muscles. One of the most common cause for limited ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (ADF)is gastrocnemius muscle tightness. The classic presentation of plantar fasciitis is pain on the sole of the foot at the inferior region of the heel. Pain is particularly bad with the first few steps taken on rising in the morning or after an extended refrain from weight-bearing activity. Often the pain diminishes after a few steps and through the course of the day, but returns if intense or prolonged weight bearing activity is carried out. Initially the heel pain may be diffuse or migratory; however, with time it usually focuses around the area of the medial tuberosity of calcaneum. Plantar heel pain is associated with impaired health-related quality of life including social isolation, a poor perception of health status and reduced functional capabilities.myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the calf muscle increase the stiffness and may reduce the dorsiflexion range of ankle joint which is one of the risk factor of plantar fasciitis.

Myofascial trigger points have the potential to create pain, limit ROM and restrict functional activities and should therefore be addressed as part of a comprehensive physical therapy program. Currently, a large variety of both manual and non-manual interventions exist for the deactivation of trigger points (TrPs). Manual approaches may include muscle energy techniques (METs), strain-counterstrain (SCS), myofascial release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, and ischemic compression.Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) is a method that includes three maneuvers in one. The three techniques are ischemic compression (IC) or trigger point release, strain counterstrain technique, and muscle energy technique (MET). In trigger point release, compression is given at the trigger point region and maintained for 15 seconds, while in strain counterstrain technique, the superficial fascia is stretched. MET works on the principle of reciprocal inhibition.Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is uses specifically designed instruments to identify and treat myofascial restrictions. It is based off the principles of deep transverse friction massage. It is also known as Graston Technique. There are 6 stainless steel instruments which are specific for different regions and types of muscles which need to be targeted. It is designed to reduce fatigue of the clinician\'s hands and to detect lesions by amplifying the resonance felt through the instrument.

Basic Information
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Recruitment & Eligibility
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Study & Design

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-29
• Study Start: 2024-07-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-06
• Study First Posted: 2024-07-10
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-10
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-01
• Study Completion: 2024-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• Patient with history of plantar fasciitis more than three months ago.
• Plantar heel pain with first few steps upon walking in the morning and after prolonged rest.
• Patient's Age between 40-60 years old.
• Patient's Body mass index (BMI 18 to 29.9kg/m2).

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Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with any prior surgery to distal tibia, fibula, ankle joint or rear foot region.
• Presence of any red flags i.e., tumor, fracture, and heterotrophic ossification and had acute inflammatory condition at ankle-foot region were excluded from the study.
• Deformity of foot and ankle complex and subjects with referred pain due to sciatica and other neurological disorder.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique	integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique	integrated neuromuscular inhibition in addition to conventional treatment
instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization	instrument assissted soft tissue mobilization	instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique (IASTM) in addition to conventional treatment
conventional treatment	convential treatment	(home education program, therapeutic ultrasound, plantar fascia stretching, intrinsic muscle strengthening of foot, Self stretching of calf muscle using a towel and Ice Massage using frozen bottle).

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
general pain intensity	change of general pain intensity through 4 weeks	general pain intensity at planter aspect of foot will be measured by Visual analog scale (VAS): a horizontal line, 100 mm in length, anchored by word descriptors at each end (0 means no pain to 10 means worth pain). The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimeters from the left hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pain intensity in morning initial step	change of pain intensity in morning initial step through 4 weeks.	pain intensity in morning initial step at planter aspect of foot will be measured by Visual analog scale (VAS): a horizontal line, 100 mm in length, anchored by word descriptors at each end.(0 means no pain to 10 means worse pain) The VAS score is determined by measuring in millimeters from the left hand end of the line to the point that the patient marks.