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A study comparing two types of foot exercises with stretching for reducing heel pain.

Effectiveness of Maitland Grade 2 Mobilization vs Mobilization with Movement (MWM) combined with Stretching on Subtalar Joint Function and Pain in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis: A Comparative Study - RELIEF-PF

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/094612
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-09-11
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

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Maitland Grade 2 Mobilization + Stretching Exercises: Subtalar joint Maitland Grade 2 mobilization (3 sessions/week ? 4weeks, 3?60s) with plantar fascia, gastrocnemius, and soleus stret

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis more or equal to 3 months Subtalar joint dysfunction (limited mobility or stiffness) No prior foot and ankle surgery Able to follow treatment protocol Gave written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemic diseases (RA, diabetes, etc.) Corticosteroid injection in last 6 months Pregnancy Severe neurological or musculoskeletal disorders affecting gait Current use of orthoses or other foot interventions Prior foot/ankle surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Plantar Fasciitis Pain and Disability Scale (PFPS) score from baseline to 4 weeks (post-intervention), with follow-up at 6 weeks.Timepoint: 0, 4, and 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NATimepoint: NA—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPragnya Jyoti Dash

Galgotias University

pragnya.dash@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in9475427313

Outcome results

None listed

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