Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
University of Johannesburg Health Science Ethics Committee
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants must be between the age of 18 and 50 years of age. The pain experienced on the plantar aspect of the foot must be present for more than six weeks, rendering it chronic. Participants must be diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by another practitioner. Participants must have the following symptoms (Martin et al., 2014): Discomfort and pain on the lateral or the lower posterior aspect of the calcaneus or pain over the central band of the fascia. Pain on palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia. Pain on weight-bearing activities. Pain after prolong phase of non-activity or weight-bearing. Pain worsening on toe standing. Severe pain in the morning. The discomfort that gradually subsides in 30-45 minutes after initial steps after a period of inactivity. A reduction in ankle dorsiflexion. Participants must sign an information and consent form (Appendix A and B). This will ensure the understanding of the research procedures and the treatment protocol for the patient.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Heel pain for less than 6 weeks rendering it acute. Participants with a history of any ankle, knee or hip surgery. Previous foot or ankle fractures. Patients who are being treated by any other practitioner for Plantar fasciitis as it will affect the results of the study. Participants who have received cortisone injections or using anti-inflammatory medication 3 weeks prior to the treatment period of the research. Lumbar spine radiculopathy of the nerve level of L5/S1.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The possible outcome of the study may determine which treatment method might have the most significant effect on the plantar fascia. Both treatment methods can provide more knowledge about the condition as it is not fully understood yet. Reduction in symptoms of pain, stiffness, disability and activity modification affect by plantar fasciitis. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The possible outcome of the study may determine which treatment method might have the most significant effect on the plantar fascia. Both treatment methods can provide more knowledge about the condition as it is not fully understood yet. If both treatments are as effective as each other in the treatment of plantar fasciitis it can possibly relieve the symptoms caused by plantar fasciitis. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactChris Yelverton
HOD of Chiropractic
Outcome results
None listed