Effects of Active and PRT on Pain, Function and Temporospatial Gait Parameters in Runners With Plantar Fascitis

December 26, 2023 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Active and Positional Release Technique on Pain, Function and Temporospatial Gait Parameters in Runners With Plantar Fasciitis

The study is randomized and single -blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International university Lahore.Participants who will meet criteria will be requested to give verbal consent and to sign written consent form. After signing consent form participants will be allocated to the group A and Group B by using computerized generated randomization. Group A will receive ultrasound then Active release technique while group B will receive ultrasound and Positional release technique for 4 weeks. Treatment sessions will be 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week on alternative days for 4 weeks

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

A single blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted on 26 subjects diagnosed for planter fasciitis from Jawad Club Faisalabad and Alfatah Sports Club, Faisalabad by looking for symptoms and tenderness at heel as mentioned in inclusion criteria and will confirmed by windlass test. Participants who will meet criteria will be requested to give verbal consent and to sign written consent form. After signing consent form participants will be allocated to the group A and Group B by using computerized generated randomization. Group A will receive ultrasound then Active release technique while group B will receive ultrasound and Positional release technique for 4 weeks. Treatment sessions will be 12 sessions, 3 sessions per week on alternative days for 4 weeks. Pain will be measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Foot and ankle disability will be assessed by Foot Function Index (FFI), while gait parameters i.e. walking speed will be measured by 4-meter walking test, and step and stride length will be evaluated by measuring tape by taking foot prints before and after the 4 weeks of treatment period. Data will be analyzed through statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 22.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

26

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Faisalābad, Punjab, Pakistan, 38000
        • Recruiting
        • Jawad club, Alfatah sports complex
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Athar Azeem, dpt
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Malia younas

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male runners age between 18-30 years
  • Duration of running at least 6 months
  • Positive windlass test
  • Patients with unilateral or bilateral plantar fasciitis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent accidental foot or ankle injury
  • Previous lower-body surgical intervention within 6 months
  • Recent fractures in the lower limb (femur, tibia, fibula or foot bones) within 6 months
  • Diagnosed musculoskeletal disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, calcaneal spurs)
  • Diagnosed neuropathy, local and systemic neurologic disorders (including sciatica, tarsal tunnel syndrome, nerve entrapment of abductor digiti minimi and posterior tibial

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Active release technique
ART performed from long sitting position, the therapist started by shortening the muscle or fascia of affected limb then apply very specific pressure with hand as we stretch tissue is lengthened. Active movement is done whenever possible according to the instructions given by therapist. ART for 8-10 minutes will be given.
Other: Active release technique
This include active release technique for 4 weeks
Experimental: Positional release technique
Positional release technique where participant lie supine with the affected limb out of the plinth and then by application of brief mechanical pressure on tender point with one fingertip in order to determine tenderness. The foot should then be positioned, most probably into pure plantarflexion and gentle fine-tuned by rotation, until the score in the tender point has reduce by at least 70%. This position is held for 90 seconds with 3 repetitions i.e. total of 270 seconds was given.
Other: Positional release technique
This include positional release technique for 4 weeks

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Gait parameters
Time Frame: pre and 4 weeks post intervention
gait parameters will be measured by 4-meter walking test
pre and 4 weeks post intervention
Foot Function
Time Frame: pre and 4 weeks post intervention
Foot function will be assessed by Foot Function Index (FFI),
pre and 4 weeks post intervention

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Athar Azeem, Dpt, Investigator

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 20, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 20, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 9, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 9, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

November 14, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

December 29, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 26, 2023

Last Verified

December 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/23/0432

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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