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Effect of Plantar Fascia Release by Self-Myofascial Release versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness, Back Flexibility, and Neck Flexibility in High Heel Wearers.

Effect of Plantar Fascia Release by Self-Myofascial Release versus Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness, Lumbar Flexibility, and Cervical Flexibility in High Heel Wearers - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080453
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-02-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: 1Self-Myofascial Release (SMR), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).: Self-Myofascial Release (SMR): A self-administered technique that involves applying sustained pres
a direct comparison is made between SMR and IASTM. Intervention2: Self-Myofascial Release (SMR), Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).: Self-Myofascial Release (SMR): A self-administer
a direct comparison is made between SMR and IASTM.

Sponsors

Savita Behal
Lead Sponsor
Dr Maman Paul
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Regular high heel wearers, defined as those who wear high heels for at least 5 hours per day, 3 times per week, for a minimum duration of 6 months, will be included. The heels must have a minimum height of 5 cm. Participants should be able to wear heels without experiencing heel or foot pain. Additionally, a BMI range of 18.5 to 24.9 will be considered to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal issues. Only participants with bilateral plantar fascia tightness will be included.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of lower limb injuries or surgeries. 2.Diagnosed neuromuscular or skeletal conditions (e.g., scoliosis, disc herniation) 3.Known allergies or sensitivity to IASTM tools. 4.Positive Windlass Test (indicative of plantar fasciitis) 5.Morning heel pain upon standing. 6.Heel pain after prolonged sitting, resolving after 30-45 minutes of activity. 7.Significant foot arch deformities (flat feet or high arches) 8.History of foot trauma (e.g., calcaneal fractures, soft tissue injuries) 9.Psychological disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Hamstring Tightness 2.Lumbar Flexibility 3.Cervical FlexibilityTimepoint: Outcome Variable will be assessed baseline and after 6 weeks for both intervention groups.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
N/ATimepoint: N/A—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSavita Behal

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar , Punjab, India ,Affiliated under UGC, PCI,BCI,COA,NCTE.

mamanpaul@gmail.com9815459353

Outcome results

None listed

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