Which Works Better for Heel Pain? Myofascial Release or Stretching with Glute Strengthening

Effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique Versus Active Stretching Along With Gluteal Medius Muscle Strengthening on Pain and ADL in Unilateral Plantar Fasciitis - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/091778

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-25

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-18

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M368- Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere

Interventions

Intervention1: Myofascial release and gluteal medius strengthening: Myofascial Release (MFR): Myofascial Release is a manual therapy technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gender- Both Male and Female Age group between 45-60 years Unilateral plantar fasciitis positive windlass test Pain in heel on first step in morning but decrease after walking Heel pain more than 1 months Pain to increase upon prolonged standing Body mass index (BMI) was more than 25 Kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pain medication History of lower limb surgery Implants in ankle joint Peripheral neuropathies (eg. Diabetic neuropathy) Contracture any deformity on hip, back, knee, ankle Any unknown radiating pain in lower limb

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Foot function index Numerical pain rating scale Hand held dynamometerTimepoint: 4 WEEKS AND 8 WEEKS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSanika praveen

Sriramakrishna institute of paramedical science

principal@sripimsphysio.ac.in9842744406

Outcome results

None listed

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