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Comparative Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis

U

University of Faisalabad

Status

Completed

Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis

Treatments

Procedure: Trigger Point Release
Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT05050331
TUF/DR/MSPP/174

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aimed to investigate the comparative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Trigger Point Release in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. A single-blinded, randomized clinical trial was conducted, wherein thirty participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. One group received MET, while the other received Trigger Point Release, with both groups performed self-stretching exercises as part of their home program. Outcome measures included pain intensity and foot function. Treatments were administered three times a week for a duration of four weeks.

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

25 to 45 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

  • Unilateral plantar heel pain that worsens with weight-bearing activities
  • Age range: 25-45 years
  • Pain exacerbation with initial morning ambulation (i.e., walking a few steps)
  • Presence of at least one identifiable trigger point in the calf muscles

Exclusion criteria

  • Bilateral heel pain
  • History of tumors in the leg or foot
  • Previous lower limb fractures
  • Recent or unresolved lower limb injuries
  • Achilles Tendinitis
  • Ankle arthritis
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Disease

Trial design

Primary purpose

Treatment

Allocation

Randomized

Interventional model

Parallel Assignment

Masking

Single Blind

30 participants in 2 patient groups

Muscle Energy Technique (MET) Group
Experimental group
Description:
The MET protocol consisted of post-isometric relaxation applied to the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, with 5 repetitions per set, 3 times a week, for 4 weeks
Treatment:
Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique
Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
Trigger Point Release Group
Experimental group
Description:
The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks
Treatment:
Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
Procedure: Trigger Point Release

Trial contacts and locations

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