RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07576192

Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Plantar Fasciitis.

Comparative Effects of Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques on Pain Intensity, Disability and Functional Capacity in Plantar Fasciitis.


Sponsor

Riphah International University

Enrollment

52 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The objective of study is to compare the pain intensity, disability and functional capacity by Deep Transverse Friction Massage and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques in patients with plantar fasciitis.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Pregnant females Second trimester 12th to 34th week
  • Multiparous
  • Plantar fasciitis diagnoses with Windlass test
  • NPRS pain level 3 to 7

Exclusion Criteria6

  • History of ankle and foot fractures
  • Surgery in previous 6 months
  • Neurologic deficit High risk pregnancy
  • Previous manual therapy interventions for the foot region
  • Those who previously received systemic or local steroid injection within 3 months or locally injected with any other material
  • Dermatological disease i.e; injury, trauma, foot ulcer over the foot

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Interventions

OTHERDEEP TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE

12 sessions total (approx.1 and half month) and 2 sessions per week with mild to moderate manual pressure. 15 - 20 min per session will be given to patient for 6 weeks

OTHERINSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION TECHNIQUES

• 12 sessions total, (approximately 1 and half month) and 2 sessions per week. Low to moderate pressure with tool will applied for 15 - 20 min per session for 6 weeks


Locations(1)

Riphah medical center

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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