Effects of Foot-Core Strengthening and Sensorimotor Re-training With Routine Physical Therapy on Pain, Function, and Plantar Pressure in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 52
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Pain Intensity
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to compare the effects of foot core strengthening and sensorimotor re-training, each combined with routine physical therapy, on pain, functional ability, and plantar pressure in patients with Plantar Fasciitis.
Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving foot core strengthening with routine physical therapy and the other receiving sensorimotor re-training with routine physical therapy. The study will evaluate which intervention is more effective in reducing pain, improving function, and normalizing plantar pressure distribution.
详细描述
Plantar Fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by heel pain, reduced functional capacity, and altered plantar pressure distribution. It is often associated with overuse, poor biomechanics, and weakness of intrinsic foot muscles.
Routine physical therapy management includes stretching exercises ( plantar fascia and calf stretching), strengthening, manual therapy, and physical modalities. However, recent rehabilitation approaches emphasize the importance of intrinsic muscle strengthening and sensorimotor control.
This study is designed to compare two active rehabilitation approaches combined with routine physical therapy:
Group A: Foot Core Strengthening + Routine Physical Therapy
Participants in this group will receive:
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
盲法说明
This is an open-label study in which no masking is applied. Both participants and care providers are aware of the assigned interventions, including foot core strengthening with routine physical therapy and sensorimotor re-training with routine physical therapy. Outcome assessments will be conducted using standardized tools; however, no blinding of assessors is implemented.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 35 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Age 35-60 Years Sharp and worsen pain with the first few steps out of bed in morning. Clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis of at least three months duration -
排除标准
- •History of ankle and foot surgery Diagnosis for Peripheral neuropathy, Tarsal tunnel syndrome Corticosteroid injection into heel within the last three months. Diagnosed neurological and rheumatological disease calcaneal fractures Pregnant Women-
研究组 & 干预措施
Group A: Foot Core Strengthening with Routine Physical Therapy
Participants in this group will receive foot core strengthening exercises targeting intrinsic foot muscles along with routine physical therapy including stretching, manual therapy, and physical modalities for management of Plantar Fasciitis.
干预措施: Foot Core Strengthening with Routine Physical Therapy (Other)
Group B: Sensorimotor Re-training with Routine Physical Therapy
Participants in this group will receive sensorimotor and proprioceptive training along with routine physical therapy including stretching, manual therapy, and physical modalities for management of Plantar Fasciitis.
干预措施: Sensorimotor Re-training with Routine Physical Therapy (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Pain Intensity
时间窗: Baseline and at the end of 4-8 weeks of intervention
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), where participants rate their heel pain during first steps in the morning and during activity. It is a reliable tool to measure pain severity in patients with Plantar Fasciitis.
次要结局
- Plantar Pressure Distribution(Baseline and at the end of 4-8 weeks of intervention)
- Foot Function(Baseline and at the end of 4-8 weeks of intervention)