Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Foot Core Stabilization Exercises Vs. Shockwave Therapy for Pain, Strength, and Function in Plantar Fasciitis
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Conditions:
Plantar Fasciitis of Both Feet
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of two distinct approache extracorporeal shock wave therapy and foot core stabilization exercises in the treatment of plantar faciitis (PF...
Detailed Description
Participants aged 25-60 years who applied to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Bursa VM Medical Park Hospital and were diagnosed with plantar fasciitis (PF) by a physical medicine...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 25 to 60 years who have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation or an orthopedic specialist.
- Heel pain localized to the medial calcaneal tubercle, persisting for three months or longer.
- Pain that worsens with the first steps taken in the morning or after periods of rest.
Exclusion
- Individuals who have undergone foot or ankle surgery.
- Individuals with a history of chronic or active infection in the treatment area.
- Individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, systemic inflammatory arthritis, cancer, active tuberculosis, or a history of neurological or vascular diseases.
- Individuals who have undergone conservative treatment including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 6 months with no significant improvement.
- Patients with numbness or tingling in the lower extremity, with or without provocation, or those with undiagnosed pain.
- Pregnancy.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06890806
Start Date
March 1 2025
End Date
June 1 2025
Last Update
March 24 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Mudanya University
Bursa, Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye), 16160