CompletedNot Applicable

Instrumental Soft Tissue Mobilization and Foam Rolling

India56 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

This study compares instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and foam roller therapy in individuals with plantar fasciitis. Both groups receive structured exercises. The study evaluates changes in pain, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, and functional ability after treatment to determine which intervention is more effective for improving symptoms and physical function.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria * Age between 18 and 45 years * Pain on palpation at the medial tuberosity of the calcaneus * Pain during the first steps in the morning that decreases after walking * Symptoms present for more than one month * Both male and female participants were included Exclusion Criteria * History of foot surgery * Inflammatory rheumatic disease * Previous steroid injection * Radiculopathy affecting the lower limb

What they're measuring

Pain intensity measured using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: Pre (baseline) and Post (4 weeks)

Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion measured in degrees using a goniometer

Timeframe: Pre (baseline) and Post (4 weeks)

Health-related quality of life measured using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire

Timeframe: Pre (baseline) and Post (4 weeks)

Foot pain and disability measured using the Foot Function Index (FFI)

Timeframe: Pre (baseline) and Post (4 weeks)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07487753

SponsorManav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-15

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