The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of foot core exercises and ankle strengthening on pain, range of motion, and dynamic balance in plantar fasciitis individuals.
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Plantar fascial fibromatosis,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/05/052269
- Lead Sponsor
- Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College.
- Brief Summary
The present study intends to compare the effect of foot core exercises and ankle proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, range of motion and dynamic balance in patients with plantar fasciitis.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 66
Inclusion Criteria
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- A progressive onset of heel pain lasting three months or more, localized to the medial calcaneal tubercle.
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- Sharp and worsen pain with the first few steps out of bed in morning.
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- Positive windlass test.
Exclusion Criteria
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- Patients with type 1 or 2 Diabetes Mellitus, systemic inflammatory arthritis, cancer, active tuberculosis.
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- Arthrosis of the ankle, knee, and hip.
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- Pregnant women.
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- Patients currently receiving treatment and using steroids within the last six months for the plantar fasciitis.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 2) The Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) Outcomw will be assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks. 1) Foot Function Index (FFI) Outcomw will be assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1) The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 2) Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy OPD of RNPC
🇮🇳Wardha, MAHARASHTRA, India
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy OPD of RNPC🇮🇳Wardha, MAHARASHTRA, IndiaManali A BoobPrincipal investigator7768866097manaliboob@gmail.com