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 range

20 Years – 68 Years

Sex

ALL

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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.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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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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