Plantar Fascitis
Conditions
Brief summary
THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING ON GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCITIS
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to determine the difference between efffects of KInesio taping combined with traditional physical versus physical therapy alone. The individual of Age 20-40 years among both genders and are diagnosed cases of plantar fasciitis Pain levels will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). ROM will be assessed through goniometry. Gait parameters will be assessed through 30 meter walk test. Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. It is a single-blinded study and randomization will be done through coin toss method. Both groups will receive conventional intervention. Additionally, Group B will receive kinesio taping treatment. Baseline and post intervention scores would be recorded for both groups.
Interventions
OTHERTraditional Physical Therapy
1. TENS+cold pack (For 10 mins on plantar ascpect of foot) 2. Stretching exercises (5 repetition 2 sets/day) Standing calf stretch Seated plantar fascia stretch Plantar fascia massage Achilles stretch Frozen can roll Towel stretch
OTHERKinesiotaping
In the first step, after the metatarsophalangeal joints is dorsiflexed, the first strap will be adhered firmly to the posterior heel at its proximal end. The other end of the strap is cut into four slices of equal width. Each slice is applied with a 50% stretch (50% tensile strain) and attached to the plantar forefoot. In the second step, another strap is applied with gentle compression across the bases of the four slices beneath the foot and wrapped around the rearfoot
Sponsors
Foundation University Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Randomized control trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Both genders * Age 20-40 years * Diagnosed Cases of plantar fasciitis as per diagnosis criteria established by APTA As described by American Physical Therapy Association: Plantar medial heel pain: most noticeable with initial steps after a period of inactivity but also worse following prolonged weight bearing * Heel pain precipitated by a recent increase in weight-bearing activity * Pain with palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia * Positive windlass test * Negative tarsal tunnel tests * Limited active and passive talocrural joint dorsiflexion range of motion * Abnormal Foot Posture Index score
Exclusion criteria
* Recent steroid injections * History of ankle or foot surgery * Arthritis history * Radiculopathy * Diabetic foot
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Intensity | 2 weeks | Pain is assessed by using numeric main rating scale comparing pre and post pain intensity. This is 11- point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g., no pain) to '10' representing the other pain extreme |
| Range of Motion at ankle joint | 2 weeks | Goniometer will be used to measure the pre and post treatment ranges of dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of ankle in supine and sitting positions. |
| Cadence (steps/min) | 2 weeks | Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. steps counted x 60 / time (s) |
| Cycle time (s) | 2 weeks | Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. time (s) x 2/steps counted |
| Gait speed | 2 weeks | Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. Distance (m) /time (s) |
| Stride length(m) | 2 weeks | Will asses gait parameters through 30 meters walk test. speed (m/s) x cycle time (s) |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactFatima Shakeel, MS-MSKPT*
Outcome results
None listed