CompletedNot Applicable

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Gastrocnemius and Achilles Tendon in Plantar Fasciitis

Pakistan32 participantsStarted 2023-03-15

Plain-language summary

Aim of this study is to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon on pain,range of motion and foot disability.A randomized control trial that will include total 32 participants and divided into two groups.Patients in Group A will receive instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization of gastrocnemius and Group B will receive instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization of Achilles tendon. While conventional therapy will be given to both groups.Data collected will be analyzed through SPSS 25.

Who can participate

Age range25 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female * Participants between age of 25 and 50 years * Patients with maximal pain located at the antero-medial aspect of the plantar surface of the calcaneus * Pain aggravated by passive dorsiflexion or standing/ walking on the big toe * Patients with pain on taking first step in the morning(18) * Patient volunteer to participate in the study and signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with history of musculoskeletal disorders. * Patient with any previous history of ankle or foot surgery. * Patient with history of ankle or foot fracture. * Patient with severe bone disorder (osteoporosis) * Patient with history of Venous insufficiency.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05775302

SponsorRiphah International University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-15

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