Health Condition 1: M766- Achilles tendinitis Health Condition 2: M773- Calcaneal spur Health Condition 3: M939- Osteochondropathy, unspecified Health Condition 4: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure Health Condition 5: M722- Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Cases suffering from heel pain due to overuse, heavy strain and pressure. 2. Patients willing to do laboratory investigations when required for study. 3. Patients willing to participate and comply with the study procedure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Cases too sick for consultation. 2. Patients unwilling to take part or not giving consent to join the study. 3. Cases suffering from some congenital bony deformities or foot pathology. 4. Patients requiring surgical interventions and orthopedic corrections. 5. Diagnosed cases of uncontrolled systemic diseases, unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life-threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure. 6. Undergoing homoeopathic treatment for chronic disease within last 6 months. 7. Self-reported immune-compromised state. 8. Substance abuse and/or dependence.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The foot functional index is the scale that is used to assess the severity of pain.Timepoint: Baseline and at each follow up at an interval of 4 weeks for 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of quality of life using SF-36 questionnaire.Timepoint: Baseline and at each follow up at an interval of 4 weeks for 3 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital