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Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique Versus Foot Core Exercise in Patients With Plantar Fascitis

NCT07037290 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-06-25

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Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain due to overuse or repetitive stress on the plantar fascia. Risk factors include abnormal foot structure, obesity, and poor footwear. Physiotherapy interventions like foot core exercises and ankle proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) are gaining attention for improving pain and foot function.

Conditions

  • Plantar Fascitis

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Ankle proprioceptive neuromuscualar facilitation technique

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a therapeutic technique that uses sensory input to enhance muscle function and improve flexibility. For the ankle, PNF techniques can be used to increase range of motion, improve balance and stability, and reduce pain associated with ankle injuries.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Foot core exercises along with conventional physiotherapy

This Group will be given foot core exercises which includes heel raise, toe curls, foot doming, toe spreading, balancing board, and tennis ball roll under foot along with conventional therapy which includes ultrasound, plantar fascia stretching and Achilles stretching.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Superior University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-04
Primary Completion
2025-06-01
Completion
2025-09-30

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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