Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis
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Conditions studied: Plantar Fascia
In brief
Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain and discomfort. Various treatment modalities have been explored to alleviate symptoms, with Radial Shockwave Therapy (RST) and Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) emerging as promising interventions.This study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two treatments in managing plantar fasciitis. RST offers a non-invasive alternative for individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis particularly crucial for patients who prefer conservative treatments or want to explore less invasive options before considering surgery also stimulate the body's natural healing processes by promoting blood flow and tissue regeneration.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06697860
- Run by
- Riphah International University
- People needed
- 38
- Starts
- 2024-01-04
- Expected to finish
- 2025-01-07
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-11-20
Who can join
Age: 0 and older, up to 1. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Both genders (male/female) Age 20 to 45 (25) unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis of more than 3 months Pre diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis soreness and local tenderness bottom of the heel. Searing or piercing type pain (26) Pain greater than four on the visual analogue scale (VAS) during the first steps in the morning(10) gradual development of pain with no trauma(27) pain generated by local pressure(26) Increase in pain in the morning upon taking a few steps or after prolonged non-weight bearing(28) symptoms decreasing with slight levels of activity, such as walking(11) No previous history of radial shockwave therapy or Graston technique for plantar fasciitis
You may not qualify if…
- Having lower limb pathology (24) Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) Fat-pad syndrome(11) Have heel spurs(26) Bilateral PF Previous ankle or foot surgery History of topical corticosteroid injections to the ankle or foot Neuropathic or radicular pain in the lower limbs Participants with systemic diseases that cause foot discomfort, such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, foot bursitis, as well as those with type I or type II diabetes and pregnancy, were also excluded from the study.(25)
Where it is running
- Sehat Medical Complex — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (enrolling)
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