An interventional study of conventional therapy and shock wave therapy in Plantar Fascitis, sponsored by Cairo University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-02-21.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Both shock wave therapy and low level laser therapy in plantar fasciitis are effective in improvement of such cases without any side effects but there are no previously published studies on the use of shock wave therapy versus low level laser therapy in plantar fasciitis and, hence, evidence of its acceptability and effectiveness compared with each other remains to be established.
Plantar fasciitis is a result of degenerative irritation of the plantar fascia origin at the medial calcaneal tuberosity of the heel as well as the surrounding perifascial structures, it is a common problem accounting for approximately one million patient visits per year, it is often an overuse injury. As a result tight gastrocnemius, soleus, and/or other posterior leg muscles have also been commonly found in patients with this condition.
Shock wave therapy is thought to provide long lasting analgesia and stimulate the healing process, Low level laser therapy has been used to relieve pain caused by plantar fasciitis, also stretching of the shortened and contracted plantar flexors may positively influence an individual's functional activities of daily living and decrease the risk of injury.
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This study's enrollment of 75 is above the median of 54 across 192 interventional studies indexed under Fasciitis.
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conventional physical therapy program (Instructions, Ice application, Deep tissue massage, Stretching exercises, Joint mobilization and isometric exercises).
Other: conventional therapy
Shock wave therapy + Conventional physical therapy.
Other: conventional therapy · Other: shock wave therapy
Low level laser therapy + Conventional physical therapy.
Other: conventional therapy · Other: low level laser therapy
conventional therapy ( instructions, ice application, deep tissue massage, stretching exercises, joint mobilization and isometric exercises )
Acoustic waves (shock waves) that can carry energy and can propagate through tissues promote healing effects.
The application of light to a biologic system to promote tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Assess the change in pain intensity level
The visual analogue scale (VAS) is a widely utilized pain intensity level assessment instrument in patients with plantar fasciitis. The visual analogue scale (VAS) is typically composed of a horizontal line from zero (minimum value) to 10 (maximum value) where zero signifies (no pain) and 10 signifies (worst pain) one can imagine.
Time frame: Before treatment and after 6 weeks treatment
Assess the change in pain pressure threshold
Pressure algometry will be used to evaluate the pain pressure threshold for the two predetermined locations on the affected leg: gastrocnemius (middle point over the muscle belly) and soleus (center point of the muscle belly 10 cm above the Achilles tendon). The participant will speak up at the point where the pressure evoke a painful sensation. This process will be repeated 3 times in the same manner, and three measurements will be recorded at the same point on the plantar fascia. An average of the three readings will be recorded. Higher algometer scores indicate greater pressure threshold, therefore less tenderness. Lower algometer scores indicate less pressure threshold, thus more tenderness.
Time frame: Before treatment and after 6 weeks treatment
Assess the change in range of ankle motion
Ankle range of motion (ROM) will be measured by using digital goniometer (ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion ranges will be measured). It can monitor the progress of intervention.
Time frame: Before treatment and after 6 weeks treatment
Assess the change in foot functional disability
Foot functional disability will be assessed by foot and ankle ability measure questionnaire (FAAM). Higher scores on the questionnaire indicate a higher level of physical functioning and lower scores on the questionnaire indicate a lower level of physical functioning.
Time frame: Before treatment and after 6 weeks treatment
Assess the change in ankle stability
The Human Assessment Computer (HUMAC) Balance System will be used in the current study to assess limits of stability of ankle joint.
Time frame: Before treatment and after 6 weeks treatment
Plan to share: No
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