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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis
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

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
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Foot PainFour 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
NameTimeMethod
Foot FunctionFour 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

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Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan

The University of Faisalabad
🇵🇰Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan
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