Characterization of the structure, cells, and cellular mechanobiological response of human plantar fascia.
Jianying Zhang, Daibang Nie, Jorge L Rocha...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30302189Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 20Years - 40Years
All Genders
ID06686706
Comparing the Effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio Taping on Foot Functional Status and Quality of Life in Plantar Fasciitis
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-11-13
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are comparing the effectiveness of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Kinesio taping to improve foot function and quality of life in people with plantar fasciitis. This condition causes heel pain due to inflammation or damage to the plantar fascia, a thick band supporting the foot arch. Plantar fasciitis commonly affects adults aged 25 to 65 who stand or walk for long periods and can lead to painful first steps and ongoing discomfort. The study involves two groups: one receiving IASTM therapy and the other using Kinesio taping. IASTM treatment includes weekly 30-minute sessions with the Graston tool, combined with ultrasound, stretching, and cold therapy, over four weeks. The Kinesio taping group will have elastic tape applied once weekly for four weeks, alongside the same conventional treatments. Both approaches aim to reduce pain and improve foot function and quality of life. Participants will be assessed for foot and ankle function and overall quality of life before and after the four-week treatment using specific scoring tools. Researchers will monitor changes in symptoms and daily function during the study. The trial is randomized and double-blind, including adults aged 20 to 40 who stand more than eight hours daily and have confirmed plantar fasciitis symptoms. This research seeks to identify which treatment better supports foot health and patient well-being.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of IASTM and Kinesiotaping in Plantar Fascitis
Who Can Participate
Age: 20Years - 40Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both genders
- Age range of 20 to 40 years
- Standing more than 8 hours a day
- Positive Windlass test
- Pain on medial tuberosity of the calcaneus on palpation
- Pain during the first steps after rest that lessens but worsens with activity
You will not qualify if you...
- History of ankle or foot surgery
- Inflammatory conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot bursitis
- Foot complications after fracture
- Receiving corticosteroid injections
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants receive either Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) or Kinesiotaping, combined with conventional therapy including therapeutic ultrasound, stretching exercises, and cold therapy to improve foot functional status and quality of life in plantar fasciitis.
Weekly visits for 4 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Bahria Active
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 46300
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Research Team
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Dr. Amman Ullah Nazir, PhD*
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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