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Gastrocnemius Stretching on Plantar Heel Pain, Foot Mobility and Function in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

NCT05920551 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2023-06-27

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

OTHER

Gastrocnemius Stretching Exercises

The gastrocnemius stretching exercises will be performed by patients in the study group. These exercises will involve stretching the gastrocnemius muscle in a controlled manner to improve flexibility and reduce tension in the plantar fascia.

OTHER

Standard care

Ultrasound therapy: A therapeutic ultrasound device will be used to apply ultrasound waves to the plantar fascia area for pain relief and to promote healing. The frequency, intensity, and duration of the ultrasound therapy will be determined by the treating physical therapist based on individual patient needs.Fascia strengthening exercises: Patients will be instructed to perform exercises targeting the intrinsic foot muscles and the plantar fascia to improve strength and function. Examples of these exercises include toe curls, towel scrunches, and arch lifts. Patients will be asked to perform these exercises daily, with the specific number of repetitions and sets determined by the physical therapist.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ahram Canadian University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amal Fawzy, Ph.d · Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-01
Primary Completion
2024-02-01
Completion
2024-02-01

Countries

  • Egypt

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