Positional release technique and active release technique on foot function among plantar fasciitis

Effect of positional release technique and active release technique on selective biomechanical changes and function of the foot among subjects with plantar fasciitis - PAFP Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/094244

Enrollment

150

Registered

2025-09-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-15

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A Active Release Technique Group B Positional Release Technique Group C ConventionalT reatment: Active Release Technique ART performed from a long sitting position. and the ankle

the therapist grasped the patient?s heel with one hand and maintained the subtalar joint in a neutral position, with the other hand grasping the metatarsal region, then gently applying pressure back t

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis for more than 12 Weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute Plantar Fasciitis Dermatitis Diabetes Congenital foot deformities Corticosteroid injection in the heel for the past 3 months Neurological pain, like sciatica. History of fracture in foot and Patients under medication

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To measure pain. To measure the plantar fascia thickness. To measure the Calcaneal Pitch Angle To assess the function of the foot.Timepoint: After one month of treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To analyse the effect of Active Release Technique on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle & foot function in plantar fasciitis. To analyse the effect of the Positional Release Technique on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle & foot function in plantar fasciitis. To analyse the effect of conventional treatment on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle, & foot function in plantar fasciitis. Timepoint: three days a week for a total of four weeks	—

Measure

Time frame

To analyse the effect of Active Release Technique on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle & foot function in plantar fasciitis. To analyse the effect of the Positional Release Technique on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle & foot function in plantar fasciitis. To analyse the effect of conventional treatment on pain, plantar fascial thickness, calcaneal pitch angle, & foot function in plantar fasciitis. Timepoint: three days a week for a total of four weeks

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrJibi Paul

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

jibipaul74@gmail.com9061470448

Outcome results

None listed

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