The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of foot core exercises and ankle strengthening on pain, range of motion, and dynamic balance in plantar fasciitis individuals

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2023
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) includes slow reversal (SR), and rhythmic stabilization (RS) along with conventional therapy. The PNF protocol last for 30 mins with 10 mins of conventional therapy. The entire protocol lasts for 40 min, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Intervention2: Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): Ankle Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) includes slow reversal (SR), and rhythmic stabilization (RS) along with conventional therapy which includes ultrasound, plantar fascia stretching, and Achilles stretching. The PNF protocol last for 30 mins with 10 mins of conventional therapy. The entire protocol lasts for 40 min, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks. Control Intervention1: Foot Core Exercises: Foot core exercises which includes heel raises, towel curls, foot doming, toe spread, balance board, and foot relaxation exercises by stepping on a tennis ball with progressive intensity along with conventional therapy which includes ultrasound, plantar fascia stretching, and Achilles stretching. The Foot core exercises last for 30 mins with 10 mins of conventional therapy. The entire protocol lasts for 40 min, 5 days a week, for 6 weeks CONDITION: Health Condition 1: M722‐ Plantar fascial fibromatosis PRIMARY OUTCOME: 1) Foot Function Index (FFI) ; 2) The Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) ; Timepoint: Outcomw will be assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks. ; SECONDARY OUTCOME: 1) The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) ; 2) Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT)Timepoint: Outcomw will be assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks. INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1) A progressive onset of heel pain lasting three months or more, localized to the medial calcaneal tubercle. 2) Sharp and worsen pain with the first few steps out of bed in morning. 3) Positive windlass test.
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First added on: Feb 20, 2024