Chronic Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis, Shoe modification, Medial arch, Heel wedge, Felt, Plantar fascia specific stretching,
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive two pairs of modified footwear. The modifications include the addition of felt padding at the medial arch and a heel wedge. The first pair will consist of the patient'
s regular outdoor shoes, which they will be asked to bring for adjustment. The second pair will be slippers provided by the investigator and modified for indoor use. Additionally, Participants will be
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Other
Shoes modification and plantar fascia specific stretching,Plantar fascia specific stretching
Sponsors
Siriraj Research and Development Fund
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18-60 years old 2. Presence of unilateral heel pain due to plantar fasciitis for at least 3 months, either persistent or recurrent. 3. Average pain score ranging from 3 to 7, assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS, 0-10). 4. Engages in activities requiring standing or walking for at least 4 hours per day. 5. Willingness to wear study-provided slippers indoors and to use a designated pair of modified shoes outdoors during participation in the study. 6. Willingness to participate in the research and ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Received other treatments, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroid injections, or physical therapy within 2 weeks prior to the participation 2. Presence of rigid flatfoot deformity or congenital foot abnormalities 3. History of foot fracture, wound, infection, or other inflammatory conditions involving the affected foot 4. Gait impairment due to neurological disorders such as stroke, muscular dystrophy, or peripheral neuropathy 5. History of allergy to felt tape used in shoe modification 6. Presence of foot numbness 7. Planned vacation or participation in athletic competition during the study period 8. Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus 9. Foot pain attributable to other causes 10. Communication problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain at frist step in the morning 4 weeks Numeric rating scale,Pain on weight bearing during the day 4 weeks Numeric rating scale,average pain during the day 4 weeks Numeric rating scale,Pain pressure threshold 4 weeks Pain pressure threshold algometer,Foot function index Thai version 4 weeks Foot function index Thai version | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| duration of wearing the modified footwear 4 week hour per day,Satifactory 4 weeks rating scale from 0 - 4,Complications 4 weeks selt report from participants,Durability of modified shoes 4 weeks observe by assessor | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWarunya Phutthasakda
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Siriraj hospital Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed