Effect of Radial Shockwave Therapy and Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Plantar Fasciitis

Last updated: November 19, 2024
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Soft Tissue Infections

Treatment

Graston Instrument

Radial Shockwave Therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06697860
REC/RCR & AHS/24/0112
  • Ages 20-45
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain and discomfort. Various treatment modalities have been explored to alleviate symptoms, with Radial Shockwave Therapy (RST) and Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) emerging as promising interventions.This study aims to compare the effectiveness of these two treatments in managing plantar fasciitis. RST offers a non-invasive alternative for individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis particularly crucial for patients who prefer conservative treatments or want to explore less invasive options before considering surgery also stimulate the body's natural healing processes by promoting blood flow and tissue regeneration.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Both genders (male/female) Age 20 to 45 (25) unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis ofmore than 3 months Pre diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis soreness and localtenderness bottom of the heel. Searing or piercing type pain (26) Pain greater thanfour on the visual analogue scale (VAS) during the first steps in the morning(10)gradual development of pain with no trauma(27) pain generated by local pressure(26)Increase in pain in the morning upon taking a few steps or after prolongednon-weight bearing(28) symptoms decreasing with slight levels of activity, such aswalking(11) No previous history of radial shockwave therapy or Graston technique forplantar fasciitis

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Having lower limb pathology (24) Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) Fat-pad syndrome(11)Have heel spurs(26) Bilateral PF Previous ankle or foot surgery History of topicalcorticosteroid injections to the ankle or foot Neuropathic or radicular pain in thelower limbs Participants with systemic diseases that cause foot discomfort, such asankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, andgout, foot bursitis, as well as those with type I or type II diabetes and pregnancy,were also excluded from the study.(25)

Study Design

Total Participants: 38
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Graston Instrument
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 04, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
January 07, 2025

Study Description

Study Design will be randomized clinical trial. Study setting will be Sehat medical complex Lahore. Study Duration will be 4 months after synopsis approval Sample size will be 40 calculated by Epitool ,intervention group will be Group A: Radial Shock Therapy(RST) , Group B: Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (GIASTM). Purposive sampling technique will be implanted. Both genders (male/female).Age 20 to 45 years, Pre-diagnosed with chronic plantar fasciitis, Heel pain will be included. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and ankle and foot bursitis were excluded. VAS scale (visual analogue scale), Foot function index (FFI), 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey and goniometer will be data collection tools. SPSS version 25 will be used for statistical analysis. Shapiro-wilks test for normality will be used to assess the normality of the data after which it will be decided either parametric or non-parametric test will be used within and across the group.

Connect with a study center

  • Sehat Medical Complex

    Lahore, Punjab 54790
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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