Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Foot Rehabilitation And Minimalist Shoes on Pain, Strength, and Function in Adults With Plantar Fasciopathy
Lead Sponsor:
University of Virginia
Conditions:
Plantar Fascitis
Plantar Fasciopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of 8 weeks of foot rehabilitation exercises in conjunction with wearing minimalist shoes in individuals with plantar fasciopathy, compared to ...
Detailed Description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effects of 8-weeks of wearing minimalist shoes and performing a home exercise program (intervention group) on pain, self-reported function, intrinsic foot ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between ages of 18 - 55 years old
- First-step pain in the morning over past week - Visual Analog Score between 30-70 mm
- Heel pain for at least a month with an insidious onset
Exclusion
- Other current lower extremity neuromusculoskeletal injury
- Other lower extremity neuromusculoskeletal injuries other than the foot in the past 3 months
- Previous history of foot/ankle fractures or surgeries
- Current participation in formal rehab for plantar fasciopathy
- Previous minimalist shoe experience
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 14 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
37 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06106958
Start Date
February 14 2024
End Date
January 20 2025
Last Update
July 16 2025
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903