Rehabilitation program for patients with plantar fasciitis
Effect of Selected Rehabilitation Program on Pain, Function, and Plantar Fascia Thickness in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
This study tests a rehabilitation program that includes exercises and stretches to see if it can help people with plantar fasciitis feel less pain and improve their foot function.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Horus University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Damietta and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06456944 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a selected rehabilitation program on patients suffering from plantar fasciitis, focusing on various clinical outcomes such as pain levels, foot function, and plantar fascia thickness. The program includes strengthening exercises for the intrinsic muscles of the foot, stretching of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, and techniques to correct foot mechanics. The study aims to provide evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions in improving symptoms and foot alignment in individuals with this common condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 40 to 60 who experience medial heel pain and have a flat foot posture.
Not a fit: Patients with tarsal tunnel syndrome, diabetic conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, or those who have received corticosteroid injections in the past six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this rehabilitation program could significantly reduce pain and improve foot function for patients with plantar fasciitis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the best physical therapy management techniques for plantar fasciitis, similar rehabilitation approaches have shown promise in improving outcomes for patients with foot disorders.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Plantar medial heel pain: most noticeable with initial steps after a period of inactivity, but also worse following prolonged weight-bearing * Pain with palpation of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia * Positive windlass test * flat foot posture utilizing the foot posture index * age range from 40 to 60 years Exclusion Criteria: * tarsal tunnel syndrome * atrophy of the fat pad. * diabetic patients or patients with rheumatoid arthritis * corticosteroid injection over the last sex months
Where this trial is running
Damietta and 1 other locations
- Outpatient clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University, Egypt — Damietta, Egypt (Recruiting)
- out-patient clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus university — Damietta, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mohamed Ramadan Ibraheem, Assistant lecturer — Horus University
- Study coordinator: Mohamed Ramadan, Assistant lecturer
- Email: mibraheem@horus.edu.eg
- Phone: 01022877063
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.