Effect of Gua Sha and Cyrostretch techniques on Plantar fasciitis

Effect of Gua Sha v/s Cryostretch technique on pain and function with Plantar fasciitis: A randomised clinical trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/05/025414

Enrollment

Registered

2020-05-28

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M624- Contracture of muscle

Interventions

Intervention1: Gua sha technique and Cyrostretch technique: Gua Sha technique- Only on first day of intervention for 15 mins(1 week intervention) Cryostretch technique- 30 reps on 1st, 3rd and 5th day

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of any one of the following criteria: Painful first step in morning. Calcaneal soreness on palpation. Pain on palpation along the proximal plantar fascia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with recent history of fracture or surgery in and around the ankle joint. Congenital deformity of foot. Subjects with open wounds, infections. Bone malignancy. Sensory impairment. Skin hypersensitivity.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Numeric pain rating scale Foot function indexTimepoint: Baseline and post 1 week of intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pressure algometerTimepoint: Baseline and post 1 week of intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAditi Jadhav

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy

peeoo123@yahoo.com9844821355

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026