An interventional study of Muscle Energy Technique and Trigger Point Release in Plantar Fasciitis, sponsored by University of Faisalabad. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 25 Years to 45 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-09-19.
Sponsored by University of Faisalabad · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
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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
Procedure: Muscle Energy Technique · Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
The gastrocnemius muscle was subjected to trigger point release therapy, 3 sessions per week, over a period of 4 weeks
Procedure: Trigger Point Release · Procedure: Self-Stretching of Calf and Plantar Fascia
MET involves patient-generated muscle contractions 10-20% maximum voluntary contraction from a specific position and direction, resisted by the therapist to facilitate muscle relaxation and lengthening
Trigger point release involved applying 90 seconds of sustained thumb pressure to the trigger point, repeated three times with 30-second relaxation intervals, followed by three caudal-to-cranial longitudinal strokes along the taut band.
Participants performed a self-stretching program, comprising 5 repetitions of 20 seconds of stretching and 20 seconds of relaxation, twice daily
Foot Pain
Numeric Pain Rating Scale served as the primary outcome measure, with decreasing values indicating improved patient condition and reduced pain intensity
Time frame: Four Weeks
Foot Function
Foot function index was utilized as a secondary outcome measure, with decreasing scores indicating improved foot function and reduced functional impairment as patient condition improves
Time frame: Four Weeks
Plan to share: No
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