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The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of gastrocnemius stretching exercises on plantar heel pain intensity, foot mobility, and function in patients with plantar fasciitis.


Clinical Trial Description

This randomized controlled trial will include patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a study group performing gastrocnemius stretches or a control group. Both groups will receive ultrasound therapy and fascia strengthening exercises. The study group will additionally perform specific gastrocnemius stretching exercises. Outcome measures will be assessed before and after 4 weeks of intervention and will include pain intensity, foot mobility using an inversion/eversion device, and function using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure. The study hypothesizes that the study group will demonstrate greater improvements in pain, foot mobility, and function compared to the control group. The study findings could guide physical therapy interventions for patients with plantar fasciitis. ;


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NCT number NCT05920551
Study type Interventional
Source Ahram Canadian University
Contact Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
Phone +201064442032
Email mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date July 1, 2023
Completion date February 1, 2024

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