Comparing two taping methods for treating plantar fasciitis in football players
Official title: Effects of Windlass Versus Calcaneal Taping on Pain, Flexibility and Lower Extremity Function in Football Player With Plantar Fasciitis.
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06637592 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests which of two taping methods can help football players with plantar fasciitis feel less pain and improve their movement.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 2025 |
| Study ends | January 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06637592 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are football players experiencing heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with congenital foot deformities, recent foot or ankle surgeries, or those using assistive devices for walking may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of two taping techniques, windlass taping and calcaneal taping, on pain, flexibility, and lower extremity function in football players suffering from plantar fasciitis. Conducted over 10 months at the Pakistan Sports Board and The Raider's football club, the trial will involve two groups of participants receiving different taping methods. Data will be collected using various assessment tools, including the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and lower extremity functional scale, to evaluate the outcomes of each taping technique. The goal is to provide insights into effective treatment options for this common sports-related injury.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for football players suffering from plantar fasciitis, enhancing their performance and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific comparison of these two taping methods may be novel, taping techniques have been widely used in sports medicine with varying degrees of success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * positive windlass test * Pain can appear after a period of intense training, normally declines with the warm up and reappears at the end of training. * Intense and acute heel pain localized primarily where plantar fascia attaches to the anterior calcaneus. * The pain presents on first walking in the morning or after a rest period. Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital deformity of ankle and foot. * History of foot and ankle fracture. * History of ankle and foot surgery. * Previous surgery or treatment for plantar fasciitis in the previous 6 months. * Use of an assistive device for ambulation * Use of an assistive device for ambulation * Refuse to participate in the study
Where it's running
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Pakistan sports board
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting -
Raiders football club
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muhammad Asrar Yousaf, Mphil — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.