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A Study Comparing Two Manual Therapy Techniques to Reduce Heel Pain and Improve Foot Movement in People with Plantar Fasciitis

Comparison of Subtalar Mobilisation and Movement with Mobilisation on Pain and Range of motion on Plantar Fasciitis Patient - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104538
Enrollment
48
Registered
2026-02-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Experimental Group: Participants will receive Movement with Mobilisation along with Physiotherapy Exercises 3 days in week Control Intervention1: Control Group: Participant will receive

Sponsors

Sharda University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis based on clinical examination (e.g., heel pain on first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest). 2. Presence of heel and/or foot pain localized to the plantar fascia origin. 3. Limited ankle range of motion due to pain. 4. Positive findings of localized tenderness at the medial calcaneal tubercle.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of trauma to the lower limb in the past year. 2. Systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune diseases. Previous foot surgery or fracture below the knee. 3. Diagnosed with fat pad syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or other neurological conditions affecting foot function. 4. Presence of acute infection, ulcers, or skin conditions at the treatment site. 5. Use of corticosteroid injections or invasive treatments for PF in the past 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale, Foot Ankle Disability Index, Ankle ROM (Plantar Flexion & Dorsiflexion)Timepoint: Outcome measures will be assessed by Baseline, post intervention 3 week and 6 week

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analogue Scale, Foot Ankle Disability Index, Ankle ROM (Plantar Flexion & Dorsiflexion)Timepoint: Outcome measures will be assessed by Baseline, post intervention 3 week & 6 week

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rita Sharma

Sharda School of Allied Health Sciences, Sharda University

rita.sharma@sharda.ac.in8178154869

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026