Plantar Fasciitis
Conditions
Keywords
Muscle Energy Technique, Trigger Point Release
Brief summary
This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
Interventions
PROCEDUREMuscle Energy Technique
MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening
PROCEDURETrigger Point Release
Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.
PROCEDURESelf-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily
Sponsors
University of Faisalabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities * Age range: 25-45 years * Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps) * Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles
Exclusion criteria
* Bilateral heel pain * History of tumors in the leg or foot * Previous lower limb fractures * Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries * Achilles Tendinitis * Ankle arthritis * Surgery * Vascular Disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Pain | Four Weeks | Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Function | Four Weeks | Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed