To compare effects of tool-based soft tissue mobilization and deep friction massage on pain and function in patients with plantar heel pain

Effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and deep friction massage on pain and function in patients with plantar heel pain: A randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/09/057420

Enrollment

Registered

2023-09-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M708- Other soft tissue disorders related to use, overuse and pressure

Interventions

Intervention1: Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: The initial scanning technique using the sharp edge of the Edge Mobility Tool at an angle of 30 degrees to the surface will be done with

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a.Patients of either gender, within the age group of 25 to 55 years. b.Patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and with a positive windlass test. c.Plantar heel pain with a VAS score between 4 and 8.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a. Patients with ankle trauma b. Any lower extremity surgery c. Ankle ligament sprains. d. Peripheral nerve injuries in lower limb e. Ankle arthritis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain pressure algometer Foot & ankle disability indexTimepoint: At baseline & 3 weeks post intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Visual analogue scaleTimepoint: At baseline & 3 weeks post intervention	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sona Kolke PT

Sancheti institute for orthopaedics and rehabilitation college of physiotherapy

sona.sarma@gmail.com9371004121

Outcome results

None listed

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