Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis
• Interventions: Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique; Procedure: Trigger Point Release; Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia

• Registration Number: NCT05050331
• Lead Sponsor: University of Faisalabad

Brief Summary

Objective of this study was to compare the treatment effectiveness of MET and triggers point release in PF. A single blinded, randomized clinical design was conducted. Thirty patients was randomly allocated into two groups. One group received muscle energy technique and the other receive trigger point release, while both groups performed self-stretching exercises as a home plan. Their pain and foot function serve as outcome measure. Treatment was given for 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-09-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-09-14
• Study First Posted: 2021-09-20
• Study Start: 2023-01-23
• Primary Completion: 2023-05-23
• Study Completion: 2023-05-24
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-08-14
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Having unilateral plantar heel pain on weight-bearing
• Age 25-45
• Pain aggravated by walking few steps in the morning
• Having at least one identifiable trigger point in calf

Exclusion Criteria

• Bilateral heel pain
• History of leg and foot tumor
• Lower limb fracture
• Lower limb injury,
• Achilles tendentious
• Ankle arthritis,
• Surgery or any vascular disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group	Muscle Energy Technique	The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks
Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group	Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia	The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks
Trigger Point Release Group	Trigger Point Release	The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks
Trigger Point Release Group	Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia	The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot Pain	Four Weeks	Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Foot Function	Four Weeks	Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Faisalabad; 🇵🇰 Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan