Effects of J Stroke Myofascial Release in Patients With Planter Fasciitis

Plantar Fascitis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effects of J Stroke Myofascial Release on Plantar Fascia Versus Ischemic Release on Gastrocnemius in Patients With Planter Fasciitis

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05856019
• Other study ID #: REC/RCR & AHS/23/0122
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 1, 2023
• Est. completion date: August 1, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: December 2023
• Source: Riphah International University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of j stroke myofascial release on planter fascia versus ischemic release on gastrocnemius in patients with planter fasciitis.

Description:

Planter fasciitis is commonly occur in athletes and females who wear flat shoes. It is caused by the loss of planter fascia flexibility that leads to mechanical overloading of fascial structures. There are some risk factors that are important to consider include age, leg length difference, inadequate footwear, inappropriate walking and running patterns and increased planter fascia thickness. Planter fascia thickness more than 4mm can be considered as an indicative of planter fasciitis.

Myofascial soft tissue mobilization is a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex technique that is given in both acute and chronic conditions which in caused by tightness and soft tissue restriction in the patients with planter fasciitis to restore length, decrease pain and to improve function.

Cupping therapy on gastrocnemius is a medical technique that applies negative pressure over pain areas and pressure points that alleviates pain and improve blood circulation. it could be low-cost and convenient alternative technique to treat planter fasciitis.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 40
• Est. completion date: August 1, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: August 1, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 60 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-60years

• Both Genders

• Chronic pain

• Heel pain with current and previous diagnosis of planter faucitis

• Unilateral planter fascia involvement

• Mild to moderate heel pain with NPRS pain score value between 2-6

Exclusion Criteria:

• Recent surgery to ankle joint

• Impaired sensations

• Open wound

• Peripheral vascular disease

• Recent fractures (<6 months)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Fasciitis
• Fasciitis, Plantar
• Plantar Fascitis

Intervention

Other:
• J Stroke Myofascial Release
Group A will receive J stroke myofascial release on planter fascia (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.
• Ischemic Release on Gastrocnemius through Dry Cupping
Group B will ischemic release on gastrocnemius (with hot pack for 10-15 minutes on calf) 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Pakistan	Ortho-Med Clinic	Lahore	Punjab

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Riphah International University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Pakistan, 

References & Publications (8)

Akter S, Hossain MS, Hossain KMA, Uddin Z, Hossain MA, Alom F, Kabir MF, Walton LM, Raigangar V. Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management (SDM) approach and MyoFascial Release (MFR) for improving plantar heel pain, ankle range of motion and disability: A randomized clinical trial. J Man Manip Ther. 2023 May 24:1-10. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2023.2214020. Online ahead of print. — View Citation

Armagan Alpturker K, Cerrahoglu ABL, Orguc IS. Evaluation Effects of Laser Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy with Clinical Parameters and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Rheumatol. 2020 Aug 27;2020:4386361. doi: 10.1155/2020/4386361. eCollection 2020. — View Citation

Farooq N, Aslam S, Bashir N, Awan WA, Shah M, Irshad A. Effectiveness of transverse friction massage of Flexor digitorum brevis and Calf muscle stretching in Plantar fasciitis on foot function index scale: A randomized control trial. Isra Med J. 2019;1(4):305-9.

Karagounis P, Tsironi M, Prionas G, Tsiganos G, Baltopoulos P. Treatment of plantar fasciitis in recreational athletes: two different therapeutic protocols. Foot Ankle Spec. 2011 Aug;4(4):226-34. doi: 10.1177/1938640011407320. — View Citation

Malik S, Anand P, Bhati P, Hussain ME. Effects of dry cupping therapy on pain, dynamic balance and functional performance in young female with recreational runners chronic plantar fasciitis. Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology. 2022;38(2):159-70.

Prakash S, Misra A. Effect of manual therapy versus conventional therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis-a comparative study. Int J Physiother Res. 2014;2(1):378-82.

Tamboli U, Patil C. Effect of myofascial release with lower limb strengthening on plantar fasciitis. International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health. 2021;8(1):27-31.

Vijayakumar M, Jaideep A, Khankal R, Gazbare P, Abraham B. Effectiveness of compressive myofascial release vs instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in subjects with active trigger points of the calf muscle limiting ankle dorsiflexion. Int J Health Sci Res. 2019;9(4):98-106.

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	NPRS	Numeric Rating Scale (NPRS) is most frequently used instruments to measure the intensity of ankle pain with an 11-point numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), where 0 is the absence of pain and 10 represents maximum pain. 1-3 representing Mild Pain (nagging, annoying, interfering little with ADLs), 4-6 representing Moderate Pains (interferes significantly with ADLs), 7-10 representing Sever Pain (disabling, unable to perform ADLs).	1st day, 2nd week, 4th week
Secondary	FFI	A Foot Function Index (FFI) was developed to measure the impact of foot pathology on function in terms of pain, disability and activity restriction. The FFI is a self-administered index consisting of 23 items divided into 3 sub-scales. The FFI should prove useful for both clinical and research purposes	1st day, 2nd week, 4th week
Secondary	Goniometer	Goniometers are commonly used to determine ROM of the ankle joint. Goniometers are considered valid and reliable clinical tools for assessing range of motion of joints of the extremities	1st day, 2nd week, 4th week