Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.

Effects Of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as Compared With Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis.

This Randomized Controlled Trial aims to compare the effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM) and Manual Longitudinal friction massage (MLFM) on pain, functional ability and gait in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

inclusion criteria individuals with the presence of heel pain with first steps in the morning or after prolonged rest, tenderness at medial calcaneal tubercle and positive windlass test individuals with symptoms greater than or equal to 6 weeks Adults and middle-aged adults (19 to 64 years) both males and females participants with BMI less than 35 kg/m2 individuals willing to participate and provide informed consent -

Exclusion Criteria:

any surgery or fracture at lower extremity any neoplastic growth at foot any neurological or vascular disorders affecting gait participants using foot orthoses such as insoles, heel pads, arch support, or corrective footwear other causes of foot pain such as Achilles tendonitis, hallux valgus and ankle sprain

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