"Effects of Kinesio Taping in Adjunct to Traditional Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion and Gait Parameters in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis : a Randomized Controlled Trail"

Last updated: July 30, 2024
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Soft Tissue Infections

Treatment

Traditional Physical Therapy

Kinesiotaping

Clinical Study ID

NCT06534866
FUI/CTR/2024/23
  • Ages 20-40
  • All Genders

Study Summary

THIS STUDY IS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL AND THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING ON GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCITIS

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Both genders

  • Age 20-40 years

  • Diagnosed Cases of plantar fasciitis as per diagnosis criteria established by APTA

As described by American Physical Therapy Association:

Plantar medial heel pain: most noticeable with initial steps after a period of inactivity but also worse following prolonged weight bearing

  • Heel pain precipitated by a recent increase in weight-bearing activity

  • Pain with palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia

  • Positive windlass test

  • Negative tarsal tunnel tests

  • Limited active and passive talocrural joint dorsiflexion range of motion

  • Abnormal Foot Posture Index score

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

  • Recent steroid injections

  • History of ankle or foot surgery

  • Arthritis history

  • Radiculopathy

  • Diabetic foot

Study Design

Total Participants: 56
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Traditional Physical Therapy
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
January 30, 2025

Study Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the difference between efffects of KInesio taping combined with traditional physical versus physical therapy alone.

The individual of Age 20-40 years among both genders and are diagnosed cases of plantar fasciitis Pain levels will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). ROM will be assessed through goniometry. Gait parameters will be assessed through 30 meter walk test. Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. It is a single-blinded study and randomization will be done through coin toss method. Both groups will receive conventional intervention. Additionally, Group B will receive kinesio taping treatment. Baseline and post intervention scores would be recorded for both groups.

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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