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Foot massager machine for pain and function in plantar fasciitis patients

Effect of mechanical foot massager on pain and function in individuals with plantar fascitis: A pilot randomised control trial. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/12/078642
Enrollment
16
Registered
2024-12-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-09-15

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Mechanical foot massager: The mechanical foot massager is a mechanical therapy which helps in relaxation of the foot and ankle muscles and relieve the pain and pressure on the plantar f

Sponsors

Apeksha C Gore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All gender subjects aged between 35 to 65 years of age. Participants with a confirmatory diagnosis of plantar fasciitis by performing windlass test . Individuals with BMI range of 18.5 - 24.9 . Willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with diabetic neuropathy , foot infections , foot ulcers, pregnancy and vascular disorders. Individuals with a history of foot tumors, , arthritis and impaired circulation to lower extremity. Allergic reactions or skin conditions to the foot and ankle . Individuals with the intake of corticosteroids in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Features of vascular involvement like pallor, cyanosis and edema. Individuals with a psychiatric and cognitive disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numeric Pain Rating ScaleTimepoint: Pain/Numeric Pain Rating Scale will be assessed PRE and POST after 2 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Foot function/Foot Function IndexTimepoint: Before the treatment, pre -assessment will be taken and after the treatment, post assessment will be done.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aarti Welling

kaher Institute of physiotherapy, belgavi

aartiwelling@klekipt.edu.in9448814569

Outcome results

None listed

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