CompletedNot Applicable

Effects Of Muscle Energy Versus Counter Strain Technique on Pain, Function and Satisfaction Level in Planter Fasciitis

Pakistan66 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

Previous studies has discussed the effects of muscle energy technique and counterstrain technique in upper trapezius and low back pain but no comparative study is found on planter fasciitis patients. In this study we are going to compare the effects of muscle energy technique and counterstrain technique with routine physical therapy in relation with pain, functional status and satisfaction level in planter fasciitis patients

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 68 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20 to 68 years. * Both male and female. * Patients are clinical diagnosed by the orthopedic surgeon. * Patients present with pain that persist for more than 4 weeks in heel and planter surface of foot. * Pain with the first steps after inactivity Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with history of ankle and foot fracture. * Congenital or acquired deformity of ankle and foot. * Patients with arthritis. * Pervious history of surgery for planter fasciitis. * Patients use an assistive device for walking. * Patients use corticosteroid injection in heel.

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity

Timeframe: Change in pain intensity will be measured at baseline, at end of first week, at end of second week

Function

Timeframe: Change in Functional Status will be measured at baseline, at end of first week, at end of second week

Satisfaction Level

Timeframe: Level of satisfaction will be observed at end of First Session, at end of first week, at end of second week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05424341

SponsorUniversity of Lahore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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