Patients with plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis
Conditions
Interventions
Treatment through an integrated self-care program, which includes traditional Thai massage, stretching exercises, and strength training exercises, utilizing '
self-massage and foot exercise equipment'
.,Providing guidance and informational pamphlets on basic self-care for patients with plantar fasciitis.
Experimental Other,No Intervention No treatment
An integrated self-management program,Control group
Sponsors
Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals with plantar fasciitis, exhibiting the following symptoms 1. Sharp pain in the heel that worsens with weight-bearing, especially in the morning after waking up during the first steps. 2. Current pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale) rated at 3 or higher. 3. Difficulty with heel movement. 4. Able to understand and follow the research process.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Neurological disorders, including cerebrovascular accidents , spinal cord injuries, or other neurological conditions that impair the individual s ability to perform activities of daily living. 2. Fractures in the lower extremities. 3. Inflammatory conditions characterized by pain, swelling, redness, or heat in the lower extremities.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Current pain intensity Before the intervention, at the end of the intervention period, and one month after the intervention concludes Current pain intensity measured using visual analog scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure pain threshold Before the intervention, at the end of the intervention period, and one month after the intervention concludes Pressure pain threshold measured using algometry,Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion Before the intervention, at the end of the intervention period, and one month after the intervention concludes Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion measured using goniometer,The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) Before the intervention, at the end of the intervention period, and one month after the intervention concludes the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) measured using FAAM questionnaire,Side effect After the intervention period ends Side effect measured using side effect questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactVitsarut Buttagat
Mae Fah Luang University
Outcome results
None listed