Effect of Gua Sha and Cyrostretch techniques on Plantar fasciitis

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Contracture of muscle,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2020/05/025414
• Lead Sponsor: Aditi Jadhav

Brief Summary

The objective of my study is to study and compare the effectiveness of gua sha and cyrostretch technique on subjects with plantar fascitis. There will be 40 participants divided into two groups of 20 subjects in each group. They will recieve the treatment with other conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2020-05-27
• Study Start: 2020-05-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Presence of any one of the following criteria: Painful first step in morning.
• Calcaneal soreness on palpation.
• Pain on palpation along the proximal plantar fascia.

Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects with recent history of fracture or surgery in and around the ankle joint.
• Congenital deformity of foot.
• Subjects with open wounds, infections.
• Bone malignancy.
• Sensory impairment.
• Skin hypersensitivity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric pain rating scale	Baseline and post 1 week of intervention
Foot function index	Baseline and post 1 week of intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pressure algometer	Baseline and post 1 week of intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy; 🇮🇳 Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy

🇮🇳Belgaum, KARNATAKA, India

Dr Peeyoosha Gurudut

Principal investigator

9844821355

peeoo123@yahoo.com