Plantar Fascitis
Conditions
Keywords
planter fascitis, J stroke myofascial release, Ischemic release on gastrocnemius
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of j stroke myofascial release on planter fascia versus ischemic release on gastrocnemius in patients with planter fasciitis.
Detailed description
Planter fasciitis is commonly occur in athletes and females who wear flat shoes. It is caused by the loss of planter fascia flexibility that leads to mechanical overloading of fascial structures. There are some risk factors that are important to consider include age, leg length difference, inadequate footwear, inappropriate walking and running patterns and increased planter fascia thickness. Planter fascia thickness more than 4mm can be considered as an indicative of planter fasciitis. Myofascial soft tissue mobilization is a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex technique that is given in both acute and chronic conditions which in caused by tightness and soft tissue restriction in the patients with planter fasciitis to restore length, decrease pain and to improve function. Cupping therapy on gastrocnemius is a medical technique that applies negative pressure over pain areas and pressure points that alleviates pain and improve blood circulation. it could be low-cost and convenient alternative technique to treat planter fasciitis.
Interventions
OTHERJ Stroke Myofascial Release
Group A will receive J stroke myofascial release on planter fascia (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
OTHERIschemic Release on Gastrocnemius through Dry Cupping
Group B will ischemic release on gastrocnemius (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18-60years * Both Genders * Chronic pain * Heel pain with current and previous diagnosis of planter faucitis * Unilateral planter fascia involvement * Mild to moderate heel pain with NPRS pain score value between 2-6
Exclusion criteria
* Recent surgery to ankle joint * Impaired sensations * Open wound * Peripheral vascular disease * Recent fractures (\<6 months)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NPRS | 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week | Numeric Rating Scale (NPRS) is most frequently used instruments to measure the intensity of ankle pain with an 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), where 0 is the absence of pain and 10 represents maximum pain. 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform ADLs). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FFI | 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week | A Foot Function Index (FFI) was developed to measure the impact of foot pathology on function in terms of pain, disability and activity restriction. The FFI is a self-administered index consisting of 23 items divided into 3 sub-scales. The FFI should prove useful for both clinical and research purposes |
| Goniometer | 1st day, 2nd week, 4th week | Goniometers are commonly used to determine ROM of the ankle joint. Goniometers are considered valid and reliable clinical tools for assessing range of motion of joints of the extremities |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed