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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) | Experimental |
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| Manual Longitudinal Friction | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) | Procedure | Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to the plantar fascia and intrinsic foot muscles using longitudinal and sweeping strokes from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Pain | Foot pain measured via Visual Analogue Scale (0 to 100 mm), in which low score signifies less pain and higher score signifies more pain. | 4 weeks |
| Functional Ability | Functional Ability will be measured using Foot Function Index (FDI) which is a self-administered questionnaire (23 items), and a lower score signifies less functional disability whereas a higher score signifies higher functional disability | 4 weeks |
| Gait Velocity | Higher gait velocity signifies better outcome | 4 weeks |
| Stride Length | A higher stride length signifies better functional outcome | 4 weeks |
| Cadence | A higher cadence signifies a better functional outcome | 4 weeks |
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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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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Irsa Aftab, DPT | IIUI | Principal Investigator |
| Muhammad Osama, PhD | IIUI | Study Chair |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ibadat International University Islamabad (IIUI) | Islamabad | Federal | Pakistan |
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| Manual Longitudinal Friction Massage | Procedure | Manual longitudinal friction massage that will be applied manually using thumbs or fingers from the calcaneal insertion towards the forefoot. |
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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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