None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(Using stretching robot and assisted exercise) : ? Experimental overview
Participants complete both Experiment A (robot-assisted stretching) and Experiment B (assisted exercises) in a randomized
the examiner secures the foot with Velcro straps.
The robot moves only to the participant’s maximal pain-free dorsiflexion angle, predetermined by gradually increasing ROM and checking for discomfort.
10 sets.
PNF stretching At the preset angle, the examiner gives an audible cue
the participant performs maximal plantar-flexion for 6 s, after which the robot dorsiflexes for 4 s.
Strengthening drill With the ankle (then the metatarsophalangeal joint) dorsiflexed to 50 % of maxi
10 reps.
? Experiment B – Therapist-assisted exercises
Static stretching Standing with the symptomatic leg back, the participant leans against a wall, holding the stretch for 10 s
10 sets.
PNF stretching Lying comfortably, the therapist dorsiflexes the ankle/MTP to maximal ROM
the participant counters with plantar-flexion for 6 s, then the therapist dorsiflexes for 4 s.
Strengthening exercises: (a) Toe-grasping a tennis ball, 10 repetitions
(b) Towel curl (pulling a towel with the
Sponsors
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Patients after ankle surgery or patients with plantar fasciitis - Adults aged 19 to 60 years without musculoskeletal diseases other than ankle and foot diseases/injuries - People who can measure joint range of motion or plantar fascia ultrasound - People with a foot size between 220 mm and 280 mm for wearing the robot. - People who can judge for themselves whether they have pain in the soles of their feet - People who can judge for themselves whether they have pain in the soles of their feet and agree to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Students and affiliated researchers supervised by the principal investigator - People with musculoskeletal diseases other than ankle and foot diseases/injuries - Adults under 19 years of age or over 60 years of age - People in situations where regular stretching is impossible - People who cannot measure the range of joint motion or plantar fascia ultrasound - People whose foot size is less than 220 mm or more than 280 mm - People who cannot judge for themselves whether they have pain in the soles of their feet - People who cannot judge for themselves whether they have pain in the soles of their feet and agree to participate in this study - Pregnant patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plantar fasciitis thickness | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pressure pain threshold;walking posture, lower extremity muscle EMG, ground reaction force data;joint range of motion and torque;Foot function index, VAS-FA | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSeongok Chae
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Outcome results
None listed