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To check Effectiveness of Percussive massage Versus Calf Stretching on Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis â?? A Randomized Control Trial.

Efficacy of Percussive massage Versus Calf Stretching on Pain, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis â?? A Randomized Control Trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/05/033460
Enrollment
48
Registered
2021-05-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M722- Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

Intervention1: Percussive Massage Therapy via Theragun: 1.This device produces percussions at a frequency of 53 Hz, and the soft attachment head 2.applied to the calf muscles for 5 minutes per day for

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Participants of clinical history of plantar fasciitis 2.Pain in the heel on the first step in the morning 3.No history of rest pain in heel 4.Those interested in taking part in the trial and ready to take 2 weeks of medication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Subjects with a history of injury to the lower body, damage to the ankle joint. 2.Subjects with referred pain due to sciatica and other neurological disorders. If medical history has indicated any autoimmune, osseous, biochemical or neurological anomalies. 3.Pathogenic foot disorders, tumor, calcaneal fracture 4.Dermatitis, acute sepsis and anesthesia. 5.Subject of reduced circulation to the lower extremities 6.Subject of discomfort due to nerve pain, Corticosteroids: 7.Heel injection spanning 3 months 8.Patient who cannot co-operate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Knee to wall test i.e ankle flexibility testTimepoint: All outcome measures assessed Pre-intervention i.e on 1st day and Post-intervention i.e on 7th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
A) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) B) ROM C) Muscle strength D) Plantar Fasciitis Pain/Disability Scale (PFPS)Timepoint: All outcome Measures assessed Pre-intervention i.e on 1st day and Post-intervention i.e on 7th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Pratik Phansopkar

Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College

drpratik77@gmail.com9890827710

Outcome results

None listed

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