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Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both genders (male/female)
- Age 20 to 45 years
- Unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis lasting more than 3 months
- Diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis
- Soreness and local tenderness at the bottom of the heel
- Piercing or searing type heel pain
- Pain greater than 4 on the visual analogue scale during first steps in the morning
- Gradual development of pain without trauma
- Pain caused by local pressure
- Increased pain in the morning after taking a few steps or prolonged non-weight bearing
- Symptoms decrease with slight activity such as walking
- No previous Radial Shockwave Therapy or Graston technique for plantar fasciitis
You will not qualify if you...
- Lower limb pathology
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)
- Fat-pad syndrome
- Presence of heel spurs
- Bilateral plantar fasciitis
- Previous ankle or foot surgery
- History of topical corticosteroid injections to the ankle or foot
- Neuropathic or radicular pain in lower limbs
- Systemic diseases causing foot discomfort such as ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout
- Foot bursitis
- Type I or II diabetes
- Pregnancy
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sehat Medical Complex
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54790
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Research Team
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Imran Imran Amjad, Phd
CONTACT
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Imran Imran Amjad, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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