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Comparison between Muscle Energy Technique and Positional Release Therapy in Runners with foot pain

Comparative Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique and Positional Release Therapy in Runners with Plantar Fasciitis - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112691
Enrollment
44
Registered
2026-06-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Muscle Energy Technique: The effect of muscle energy technique will be seen in runners with plantar fasciitis for a duration of 4 weeks. Hold for 7 10 seconds, followed by relaxation o

Sponsors

Department of Physiotherapy
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male runners aging between 18-30 years with plantar fasciitis. 2. Male subjects will be included years with plantar fasciitis. 3. Male runners who have experience of more than 1 year. 4. Runners should have 3 to 5 training sessions/week.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Runners who have deformities of lower limb 2. Any female runner 3. History of neurological, cardiopulmonary, and psychological disorders 4. Players having any metal implant in body 5. Recent history of surgery or trauma 6. Runners who are not willing to participate in the study 7. Any condition that may effect participation of the player

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain - Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) - Windlass special test 2. Range Ankle ROM using Goniometer 3. Function Foot function Index 4. Speed Test 100m SprintTimepoint: Baseline and 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Tarun Dhull

Gurugram University

tarundhull@gurugramuniversity.ac.in8901468798

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026