None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral, Others(Therapeutic exercise) : This study was conducted on patients with chronic plantar fasciitis, and participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the DBEG and the IFMG. All interv
Sponsors
Sahmyook University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants included adult males and females aged 18 or older who visited Dr. J Clinic in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do, and were diagnosed with plantar fasciitis or complained of chronic heel pain. Inclusion criteria were based on the clinical diagnostic guidelines specified by Martin et al. (2014), which required a formal clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis by a physician, presence of heel pain during the first few steps in the morning or localized pain at the medial calcaneal tubercle upon weight-bearing after prolonged rest, and distinct localized tenderness elicited upon palpation of the medial calcaneal tubercle. All participants provided voluntary written consent after a full explanation of the study’s objectives and procedures.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for those who have lower extremity fractures or surgery or are musculoskeletal deformities such as spinal fusion and others. Other exclusion criteria included systemic inflammatory disorders that can lead to sensory loss (e.g., diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis), neurological disorders that can have an impact on balance (e.g., stroke or vestibular disorders), and medications that affect balance. Participants with a history of lower extremity trauma or orthopedic disorders during the past six months (e.g., tarsal tunnel syndrome or Achilles tendinopathy), or have a leg length difference of 1 cm or more and may not be able to perform balance tasks or refuse to take part.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain(pain pressure threshold);Ankle proprioception(ankle joint position sense);Midfoot range of motion;Dynamic balance(modified Star Excursion Balance Test);Static balance(SLS CoP excursion) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactEui Jung
Sahmyook University
Outcome results
None listed