Effects Of Navicular Mobilization In Patients With Planter Fasciitis

Riphah International University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Plantar Fascitis

Treatments: Other: navicular mobilization along conventional therapy.; Other: conventional therapy

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06377800

REC 01801 Kainat Fatima

Details and patient eligibility

About

The significance of studying the effects of navicular mobilization in patients suffering from plantar fasciitis lies in its potential to provide valuable insights into non-invasive treatment approaches for a common and debilitating foot condition such as flat foot. Understanding how this therapy impacts navicular height, pain and disability of the foot can lead to improved clinical outcomes and a better understanding of the biomechanical factors contributing to plantar fasciitis. Ultimately, this research may help refine treatment strategies and enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from this condition

Full description

The foot is a complex structure comprising numerous bones, muscles, and ligaments that work together to provide support and facilitate movement. It is supported by three arches: the medial longitudinal arch, the lateral longitudinal arch, and the transverse arch. The medial longitudinal arch plays a crucial role in absorbing weight, but issues like ligament laxity and muscle weakness can cause it to shorten, leading to conditions like plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis, a common overuse injury, occurs when the plantar fascia, a fibrous tissue that supports the arch of the foot, becomes inflamed due to repetitive strain, especially during activities that increase its stretch, such as barefoot walking or stair climbing. People with flat feet are more susceptible to plantar fasciitis due to the overstretching of the plantar fascia caused by the lack of arch support.

Navicular drop, a measure of the navicular bone height, also plays a significant role in foot biomechanics and the development of plantar fasciitis. High navicular height leads to increased foot pronation and tension on the plantar fascia, while low navicular height causes overpronation and arch collapse, both of which can result in inflammation of the plantar fascia. Physiotherapists use techniques like navicular mobilization to address issues related to the navicular bone and improve blood circulation, healing, and pain relief in cases of plantar fasciitis. By understanding the biomechanics of the foot and employing targeted interventions, healthcare professionals can help manage and prevent conditions like plantar fasciitis, allowing individuals to maintain optimal foot health and functionality.

Enrollment: 32 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Plantar fasciitis with flat foot.
• Positive Flat foot cases diagnosed with foot print measurement.
• Unilateral or bilateral involvement with chronic plantar fasciitis
• Diagnosed case of plantar fasciitis will be taken with navicular drop.
• Navicular Drop (ND) of > 10mm

Exclusion criteria

• Patients with Peripheral vascular diseases.
• Patients with History of fractures in the lower limb
• Patients with Skin infections and wounds on the foot
• Patients with any neurological deficit involving foot.
• Patients with a history of foot or ankle surgery.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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32 participants in 2 patient groups

navicular mobilization along with conventional therapy.

Experimental group

Description:

In the prone position, when the foot is stabilized by a towel underneath, navicular mobilization is administered. The therapist's fixing hand wraps the calcaneus, grasps the talus bone, and fixes it. By placing the thumb on the plantar surface of the foot and pushing with the thumb of the other hand in a dorsal direction, navicular mobilization is provided. This dorsal glide will be given with 2 sets of 5 minutes. Each session will be of 30 minutes.

Treatment:

Other: navicular mobilization along conventional therapy.

conventional therapy

Other group

Description:

ultrasound therapy at 1.5 w/cm2 for 7 minutes in continuous mode at a 3MHz frequency. Stretching targets the medial arch and surrounding muscles like calf and tibialis posterior with exercises such as arch lift, heel raise, towel pickup, and toe lift. Additionally, strengthening exercises for intrinsic foot muscles like standing toe curls and towel toe curls are included. Ice pack application for 10 minutes follows

Treatment:

Other: conventional therapy