Active Release Technique Versus Strain-Counter Strain in Improving Pain and Function in Plantar Fasciitis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 20
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- NPRS
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness of Active Release Technique (ART) and Strain-Counterstrain (SCS) in treating plantar fasciitis. Forty participants will be divided into two groups receiving either ART or SCS over a four-week period. The study aims to identify the more effective manual therapy technique for reducing pain and improving function in patients with plantar fasciitis.
详细描述
This randomized controlled trial investigates the comparative effectiveness of Active Release Technique (ART) and Strain-Counterstrain (SCS) in managing plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain and functional limitation. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to two intervention groups, each receiving either ART or SCS over a four-week period, with sessions conducted three times per week. ART involves targeted pressure with active tissue movement to release adhesions, while SCS uses passive positioning to relieve muscle tension. The study will be conducted at Bacha Khan Medical Complex, Swabi. Data will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to determine the superior technique. The findings aim to support evidence-based manual therapy approaches in clinical physiotherapy practice.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients age 25-45 years diagnosed with plantar fasciitis.
- •Chronic plantar fasciitis (symptoms lasting more than 3 months).
- •Ability to participate in active movement for ART.
排除标准
- •Recent lower limb surgery.
- •Neurological disorders affecting gait or mobility.
- •Acute inflammatory conditions of the foot.
研究组 & 干预措施
Active release Technique
Participants in this group will receive Active Release Technique (ART), a manual therapy approach focused on relieving soft tissue restrictions. The therapist will apply targeted pressure to areas of adhesion while the patient actively moves the affected tissue through its full range of motion. Each session will include approximately 30 repetitions and will be conducted three times per week for four weeks. This technique aims to restore normal tissue mobility and reduce pain.
干预措施: Active release Technique (Other)
Strain counter strain tecnhnique
Participants in this group will receive Strain-Counterstrain (SCS), a gentle manual therapy technique designed to reduce muscle tension and pain. The therapist will passively position the patient into a position of maximal comfort, targeting specific tender points. This position is held for approximately 90 seconds while maintaining light pressure, allowing the muscle and fascia to relax. Sessions will be conducted three times per week for four weeks, aiming to restore tissue balance and reduce discomfort.
干预措施: Strain counter strain tecnhnique (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
NPRS
时间窗: four weeks
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a 0 to 10 self-reported scale used to assess pain intensity, where 0 = no pain and 10 = worst possible pain. It is a simple, reliable tool commonly used in clinical trials to measure pain levels before and after interventions.
Foot Function Index (FFI)
时间窗: Four weeks
Functional mobility will be assessed using the Foot Function Index (FFI), a validated self-reported questionnaire designed to measure the impact of foot pathology on pain, disability, and activity limitation in daily life.
Goniometer
时间窗: Four weeks
a reliable and widely used clinical tool that measures joint angles in degrees. It helps quantify movement limitations and improvements in specific planes, such as flexion, extension, abduction, and rotation.
次要结局
未报告次要终点