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A study to compare the immediate and long term effects of foam roller and myofascial release on heel pain, improving movement and decreasing pain sensitivity in individuals with planter fasciitis.

A study to compare the immediate and long term effects of foam roller and myofascial release on heel pain, range of motion and pain pressure threshold in individuals with planter fasciitis. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/105047
Enrollment
30
Registered
2026-02-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S962- Injury of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level

Interventions

Intervention1: Compare the immediate and long term effects of foam roller and myofascial release: GROUP A Foam roller, ultrasound therapy at planter area (7 minutes ,3MHz with an intensity of 1.5 W/cm
stretching of soleus muscle, gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon and planter fascia. Strengthening exercises includes towel curls and standing toe curls. GROUP B Myofascial release, ultrasound thera
stretching of soleus muscle, gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon and planter fascia. Strengthening exercises includes towel curls and standing toe curls. Intervention2: Compare the immediate and lon
stretching of soleus muscle, gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon and planter fascia. Strengthening exercises includes towel curls and standing toe curls. Control Intervention1: nil: nil Control Inte
stretching of soleus muscle, gastrocnemius muscle, Achilles tendon and planter fascia. Strengthening exercises includes towel curls and standing toe curls.

Sponsors

Nil
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subject within the age group of 20- 55 years. Both genders will be included in the study. Subjects who are willing to take part in the study and able to understand the instruction. MTPs during the physical examination of the calf, plantar or both. Discomfort upon initially stepping onto the heel. Subjects having pain intensity score NPRS score more than or equal to 4.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with previous surgical history for plantar fascia preceding 3 months. Subjects with history of recent fractures around ankle and foot preceding 6 months. Subjects with pre-diagnosed auto immune or systemic inflammatory disorders. Subjects with fixed deformities of foot, ankle and knee joint. Subjects with impaired circulation to lower extremities, peripheral neuropathies, and other neuromuscular deficits, infective diseases of lower limb. Subjects with neurological disorders leading to impaired balance and coordination. Subjects with corticosteroids injection in heel preceding 3 months. Subjects with peripheral vascular diseases. Subjects with DVT.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the immediate and long term effect of foam roller on Pain, Range of Motion and Pain Pressure threshold in individuals with planter fasciitis. To evaluate the immediate and long term effect of myofascial release on Pain, Range of Motion and Pain Pressure threshold in individuals with planter fasciitis. To compare the immediate and long term effect of foam roller and myofascial release on Pain, Range of Motion and Pain Pressure threshold in patients with planter fasciitis. Timepoint: Immediate and 10th day—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Ankle range of motion. Muscle strength. Quality of life. Balance performance. Pressure distribution.Timepoint: Immediate & 10th day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSakshi

DAV institute of physiotherapy and rehabilitation

nagpals855@gmail.com7006454553

Outcome results

None listed

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