Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
The University of Faisalabad🇵🇰Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan