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This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group | Experimental | The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks |
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| Trigger Point Release Group | Experimental | The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Muscle Energy Technique | Procedure | MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Foot Pain | Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity | Four Weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Foot Function | Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves | Four Weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Dr Sidra Majeed; PT, MSPP | The University of Faisalabad | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The University of Faisalabad | Faisalābad | Punjab Province | 38000 | Pakistan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D036981 | Fasciitis, Plantar |
| ID | Term |
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| D005208 | Fasciitis |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D005534 | Foot Diseases |
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| Trigger Point Release | Procedure | Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band. |
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| Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia | Procedure | Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily |
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