A comparison of the immediate effects of three types of forefoot rocker shoes on foot and ankle biomechanical parameters during gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis

A comparison of the immediate effects of three types of forefoot rocker shoes on foot and ankle biomechanical parameters during gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis: A crossover clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250519065811N1

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-19

Start date

2025-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-08-19

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Conditions

Individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: A rocker shoe with a forefoot rocker radius equal to 62% of the shoe length is used. To precisely design the intended rocker soles, 3D printing technology with ther

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals who have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by a specialist in orthopedics or in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Adults aged 18 to 50 years ability to ambulate independently without the use of assistive devices

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any pain in the back and lower limbs. Any musculoskeletal disorders that affect gait. History of traumatic injury in the past six months. Plantar fascia surgery. Any invasive intervention, including anti-inflammatory injection in the heel.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Peak ankle dorsiflexion angle. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system.;Peak ankle plantar flexion moment. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system and a Force plate.;Peak dorsiflexion angle of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system.	—

Measure

Time frame

Peak ankle dorsiflexion angle. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system.;Peak ankle plantar flexion moment. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system and a Force plate.;Peak dorsiflexion angle of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Timepoint: While using the intervention. Method of measurement: Motion analysis system.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAlireza Taheri Dolatabadi

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

taheri@rehab.mui.ac.ir+98 31 3792 5053

Outcome results

None listed

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