Myofascial release and ergon technique effects in plantar fasciitis for foot function and balance

Effects of myofascial release and ergon technique on foot function and balance in plantar fasciitis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230731058990N3

Enrollment

Registered

2024-02-01

Start date

2023-10-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-06

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Conditions

Plantar fasciitis. M72.2

Interventions

Intervention 1: Group A received routine physical therapy included ultrasound. Ultrasound will be used for 10 minutes (Frequency 3MHz) in each session. Total duration for each session with interventio

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

30 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 30-50 years Both Gender Positive Windlass test Pain in the morning when taking the first steps or after prolonged rest Having unilateral resistant heel pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals with a history of trauma A fracture below the knee during the preceding year Any systemic illness, like rheumatism, arthritis Prior foot surgery A positive diagnosis of fat pad syndrome or tarsal tunnel syndrome were excluded

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Foot Function. Timepoint: Baseline, 3rd week and 6th week of treatment. Method of measurement: Foot Function Index.;Balance. Timepoint: Baseline, 3rd week and 6th week of treatment. Method of measurement: Berg Balance Scale.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of Life. Timepoint: Baseline, 3rd and 6th week of treatment. Method of measurement: Short Form-12.	—

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sania Naz

UOL, Lahore

sania.naz642@gmail.com+92 304 4407035

Outcome results

None listed

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